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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1963

Page

15

Samuel Jordan to Headline Middletown Music Club Night

Cincinnati tenor Samuel Jordan, recently signed with Cincinnati Summer Opera for 1963, will headline Middletown Music Club Guest Night. The 8:15 p.m. recital at the Girls' Club features an all art song program with Dr J Laurence Willhide on piano and a Western Ohio audience setup.

Middletown Music Club Cincinnati Samuel Jordan Cincinnati Summer Opera Association Middletown Girls’ Club Jordan Pensacola Fla Florida State University Robert Powell Jordon Handel Schumann Dupare Britten Warlock Benjamin Britten Michelangelo Peter Warlock Straus Brahms Jasminenstrauch J. Laurence Willhide Graduate School University of Cincinnati College- Conservatory Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Max Rudolf Music Hall David Oistrakh Benny Goodman Novelty Mme M .Casadesus Yehudi Menuhin Edith ‘Peinemann Middletown Civic Chorus Honegger King David First Methodist Church

Golden Anniversary Observed and Music Notes

Golden Anniversary observed for Mr and Mrs Ren N Montgomery at their Middletown home with family dinner and open house. The 50th wedding anniversary marks March 31 1913 in Kentucky, with children Drexel Steve Montgomery Lillian Thomson and Wilma Stephens and six grandchildren. Also notes on local bands and concerts including Cincinnati Symphony and choral events.

Ren N. Montgomery Winona Drive Brelsford Ave Trenton Montgomerys Ezel Ohio Winchester Middletown Drexel Steve Montgomery L. D Lillian) Thomson Mount Dora Fla Leonard Wilma) Stephens Clayton Montgomery Kurt Kasch Co Dayton

Theater Dreams and the Price of a Broadway Breakthrough

Val Sorvino, a 23 year old tenor who once seemed poised for stardom, explains why talent and looks alone fail in theater. He cites acting school training under Sanford Meisner and Lehman Engel, notes dancing as essential, and describes juggling odd jobs while staying single-minded about becoming an artist.

Val Sorvino Mario Lanza Val Musical Theatre Academy of New York Sanford Meisner Lehman Engel Hanya Holm

Parental revolt cuts 1962 toy sales and prices

New York AP reports parents rebelled against high priced toys during the 1962 season. Trade journals note lower future prices with emphasis on affordable items under five dollars. At the American Toy Fair buyers saw the shift toward low and mid priced playthings and wary views on expensive gadgetry.

New York Yuletide

Brooklyn singer Val aims for big break in operatic career

The article profiles a Brooklyn singer nicknamed Val who, backed by his family and benefactors like the late James Melton, disciplines himself with calisthenics and voice lessons. He recalls pessimistic comments and weight worries while pursuing a career in singing, noting his goal to perform Othello and describing his modest 194 pounds and evolving physique.

James Melton Prince Val Lafayette High School Brooklyn

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