THE SISTINE SOLOISTS.

Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 68, 17 September 1925, Page 10

THE SISTINE SOLOISTS.

Much is expected of Aniodeo Buraui, the youthful baritone with the celebrated Sistirio Choir Soloists, who will give the first of four concerts in the Wellington Town Hall next Thursday evening. Btirani is only 24 years of age; and is described as being of commanding physique, with an* ingratiating platform manner. His voice is said to be almost ai\ exact counterpart of that of Titta Ruff o, the worlds-famous operatic baritone, whose gramophone ; records have made him well-known to New Zealand-music-lovers. At the forthcoming concerts Signor Burani will be heard in thn stirring monologue from Giordano's opera,«"Andrea Chenier," the ever■popular prologue to "I Pagliacci," the song of the Toreador from "Carmen," and many lesser numbers, including the Spanish song "La Partida," popularised by Madame Galli-Curci. Other newcomers wifrh the soloists are Signori Auchner,- Ferri, and Morgi*. Old favourite* are Signori Paganelli, Facbhini, Belli, and, Sarti, and the inimitable Maestro Casdlari.' The bor plans will be opened' on Monday morning at The' Bristol.

The second reunion:, of tha Mount Cook School Old- Scholars' Association, in the form: of a social :and dance, will take place at the Empiro Hall, corner Cuba and Arthur streets, on Saturday next, at .8 p.m.