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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21293, 21 September 1932, Page 18

AMUSEMENTS HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. Direction: J. C. Williamson (N.Z.), Ltd. The Greatest Musical Occasion in tlio History of New Zealand. GRAND OPERA AT ITS BEST. WILLIAMSON-IMPERIAL GRAND OPERA SEASON, 1932. J. C. Williamson have great pleasure in announcing that all the tremendous difficulties have been surmounted in regard to presenting to music-lovers and playgoers of New Zealand their IMPERIAL GRAND OPERA COMPANY, and the New Zealand Tour will be inaugurated on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, With a Gala Performance of "MADAME BUTTERFLY." "MADAME BUTTERFLY." The Principal Artists will include many of the world's Greatest Grand Opera Singers and a special feature of the productions will be the •FULL GRAND OPERA ORCHESTRA FULL, GRAND OPERA ORCHESTRA And GRAND OPERA CHORUS OF 100. GRAND OPERA CHORUS OF 100. THE COMPANY: MR J. NEVIN TAIT. London Director of J. C. Williamson. Ltd.. in association with SIGNOR FOLLI, was exclusively engaged for some months in organising the co ™~ pany, which comprises artists from the leading Opera Houses of the World, includI LINA PALIUGHI, Brilliant . Coloratura Soprano Irom La Seals. (Milan). 1 CESARINA VALOBRA, Lyric Soprano from La Scnla (Milan). Colon Theatre. Buenos Aires. Selected by Toscanim and the Puccini Family to open the famous Puccini Theatre in Milan, in "La Boheme " and " Madame Butterfly." PEDRO MIRASSOU, Dramatic Tenor of Exceptional Rang© and Power, from Colon Theatre. CARLO ALFIERI, Lyric Tenor of outstanding quality, from Principal Opera Houses. PIETRO MONTANARI. Outstanding Lyric Tenor, from Colon Theatre. BRUNA CASTAGNA, Mezzo-Soprano, with voice of wide range and beautiful quality, outstanding as "Amneris" in "Aida" and "Carmen." MOLLY DE GUNST, tho Brilliant Dramatic Sopreno. APOLLO ORANFORTE, one of the Most Powerful and Realistic Singers on the modern Operatic Stage. ILIO DEL CHAIRO. Distinguished Baritone, from Colon Theatre. ALBINO MARONE, considered the best j Basso Profundo of the day. Appeared in | all the leading Theatres, including La Scala, Milan MICHELE FIORE, Basso Comico. Proclaimed by Toscanini the Greatest Living Singer in Comic Roles. From all the leading Theatres of Europe. MAESTRO WANDO ALDROVANDI, Conductor of Outstanding Ability, from Verona and Municipal Opera. Nice. PROGRAMME FOR SEASON. October October October October October October October October October October October October October October 5.—" MADAME BUTTERFLY." 6.—"LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR." 7.-" IL TROVATORE." B.—Matinee: "MADAME BUTTERFLY." Evening: " CARMEN." 10.-" CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA " and " PAGLIACCI." 11.—" RIOOLETTO." 12.—Matinee: " CARMEN." Evening: "LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR." in.—" LA BOHEME." 14.-" THE BARBER OF SEVILLE." 15.—Matinee: "LA BOHEME." Evening: "LA TOSCA." 17.—" FAUST." 18.—" DON PASQUALE." 19.—Matinee: "IL TROVATORE." Evening: ■" TRAVIATA." 20.—" LA TOSCA." 21—"TALES OF HOFFMANN." 22.—Matinee: " RIOOLETTO." Evening: "CAVALLERIA" and " PAGLIACCI." THE STAGING AND MOUNTING. Particular attention has been directed to the Staging and Mounting, which will represent tho most attractive phases of stage production applied to Grand Opera. The J mounting of tho Operas generally will be in j accordance with the high standard always associated under the J. C. Williamson management. FRANK RIGO, Stage Director. New Scenery by Bertini Pressi, Milan; J. Coleman and L. Board. Australia. Costumes by Chiappa. Milap. Properties and Stage Effects by Rancati, Milan. THE CHORUS AND ORCHESTRA. The Chorus was selected from over 1000 voices and the members of the Grand Opera Orchestra were selected from the best players on this side of the world. THE PRICES AND BOOKING ARRANGEMENTS. The Directors of J. C. Williamson. Ltd., desire to emphasise the fact that, notwithstanding the immense expenditure incurred in this Colossal Undertaking, the prices have been fixed on the most moderate scaJe. PREFERENTIAL BOOKING. Applications for Seats for all or any one of the 14 Operas, the price of which has been fixed nt 10s, plus tax, will be given priority in the allotment. Those dciring this privilege must notify the Box Office Manager at Lewis Ead.v Ltd., before 9 a.m. on FRIDAY, September 30. PERMANENT FIR ST-NIG HTERS jnt Tfis Majesty's Theatre who desire their usual seuts for the whole or any of the sixteen nights, the price of which will be 10s, plus (ax. must notify the Box Office in writing (and enclose remittance) before 9 a.m. on FRIDAY, September HO. WRITTEN AI'PLICATIONS, wh'ch will be dealt with in the order in which they -arrive, must be accompanied by remittance and stamped addressed envelope, and addressed to the Box Office Manager, Lewis Ead.v, Ltd. (Country cheques must include exchange.) COUNTRY PATRONS. For the benefit of country patrons a section'of the Dress Circle and Reserved Stalls will be held pending (he receipt of their application*. As onlv ,v limited time is to he allotted to the preferential booking by letter patrons are advised to make immediate application. GENERAL PRICES FOR SEASON. Preferential Booking 10s Od Ordinary Booking . . . . . . 7s t'.d Back Stalls 5s Od Gallery 3s Od All Prices Plus Tax. | The Preliminary Booking will afford I patrons the opportunity of securing seats with a minimum of trouble, but early application is necessary. The Australian Season has proved an out. standing success and music patrons arc advised to make immediate application for i seats. COUNTY COUNCIL COUNTY COUNCIL. OVERDUE RATES. Pursuant (o Section 70 of the Rating Act, 1925, public notice is hereby given that an additional charge of 10 Per Centum will be added to all Rates for the year ended March 111. 1932, remaining unpaid after SATURDAY. the 24th day o( September. 1932. Notice is further given that Legal Proceedings will be taken after the said September 24, 1932, for the recovery of all Arrears of Rates outstanding for which definite arrangements for payment have not been made with the undersigned. ALAN P. DAY. County Clerk. Pukekohe. August 25, 1932. BUILDING MATERIAL BOILER Frames, Chimneys, Fireplaces, anything in Concrete. Write catalosuo. —-B. and B. Concrete Coy.. Newmarket. THRESH Water Sand. Shingle, clean quality; any quantity supplied.—Roose Ship pi ng Com pa ny. Phone 8. Me rc.er. HUNTER'S Fibrous Plaster Works. Gt. South Rd., Auckland, for best quality Ceilintrs. Wnllbonrds. Phone 2•1-751. IJINUS Building-Timber, Gum Posts, Gate L Tiniber, Sawn Fencing Battens.— Kelly's Sawmill. 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