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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1929

Page

5

Norma Opera Review Highlights Bellini Classic Performances

The piece covers future opera prospects anchored by a Mayo Dacey note and a Norma aria, praising Vazzari as Oto for grand vocal styling, Marshall as Pollione for lyric finesse, and Glade for velvet tone. Adalgisa and Norma duets draw ovations while the libretto is described as forgiving yet implausible, with overall strong, sustained effort from performers.

Mayo Dazey Bellini Tulacco Vazzari Oto Norma Pollione Charles Marshall Glade Frome Evenue Coe Glade Oeoole Siebel Adalgisa Sapa Norma isaEon Hens Anderson Richard Wagner Hellini

Martime Opera Close Delivers Vocal Triumphs and Drama

The performance praised Norma and Adalgira with strong voices as the cast faced an intense martyr scene. Charles Marchell and Rosa Raiss delivered the dramatic end, while Polarea earned acclaim for stirring conducting and orchestration and the ensemble provided solid support.

Charles Marchell Rosa Raiss Charns Polarea

Anti Evolution Bill Defeated in Texas House Vote

A measure opposing evolution, proposed by Representative War per of Mount Pleasant, failed in the Texas House by 60 to 50. The house refused to send the bill to engrossment and third reading, operating under the previous question with no debate.

Austin Warper Mount Pleasant

San Antonio Embraces 1930 Chicago Opera Season

San Antonio crowd of about 2,000 fills the theatre for the Chicago Civic Opera’s Norma weekend, signaling strong city support for another season. W. G. Higgins says San Antonio will sustain opera with city backing and industrial wealth driving demand for culture and beauty.

Chicago Hig San_Antonio Fanat Tloge Raisa Norma Eversong Higging Higsina Raisa Alamo Tor Guyone Lena BR Droid Forest Raish Steamatic Hanna San Antonio Beelex William Tsraler

Jack Dempsey and Estelle Taylor Separate Report

New York date line reports that Jack Dempsey and Estelle Taylor have separated. Friends expect a divorce suit. the former heavyweight champion may not return to New York while Taylor plans to apply for a divorce.

New York New York Daily Mirror Siam Jack Dempsey Estelle Taylor Ater Miami Estelle

Weber Praised As Lowengrin Conductor

Richard Wagner’s Lohengrin drew praise for conductor Weber and left a deep affection for the man in Chicago. The Chicago Civic Opera Company delivered a matinee performance marked by superb conducting by Weber, lavish costumes, and strong acting led by Marion Claire as a commanding Marguerite.

Mayo Dazey Richard Wagner Laecom Ian Antonio Richard Warcher Nanty Chicago Civic Onermy Company Henry Weber Denms Marion Claire Arlist Faust

Birthday Tribute Opens With Lofty Opera Reviews

A fragmentary appraisal highlights the performances of Maria Dlavewska and Rene Malson in Wagnerian roles. Mario Ols gewatka contrasts with the lead, delivering a resonant voice. The critic praises the old school Wagurrian style and the depth of delivery across acts and scenes.

Mans Mario Olsgewatka Maria Dlavewska Telramund Reber Hingling Herald

Opera work wins praise for San Antonio cultural leadership

San Antonio and Southwest Texas music lovers praised the efforts of W G Hig Blom and Fate Wren for establishing San Antonio as a cultural center through the Lyric League and the Chicago Civic Opera company. Mee Ligelnaes and others credited with organizing the league and events that brought grand opera to the region.

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