Arizona republican., 1922-03-19
DARVAS TO GIVE
.CARUSO CONCERT
NEXT WEDNESDAY

One of the most interesting musical
events OF the season, and one which
has the solid backing of every musi-
clan, in the community, is the recital
TO be given by Franz Darvis, pianist,
at the Woman's Club Wednesday,
March 90, at S:15 p. IN
This recital is given for the benefit
of the Caruso memorial foundation.
wocld movement in honor of the inn
mortal dead to further the cause he
loved best-lnusic.
Mr.. Franz DarYas needs no intro
duction to Phoenix audiences. He is
an artist Of the first rank, and this
will be one of the rare opportunities
Phoenix music lovers will have TO
hear him in a diversified program of
the classics. His mastery of his chos-
en- instrument includes the accuracy
of flawless technique, purity and
depth of tone, and a poetic quality
which is one of his most notable
charms. Mr. Darvas has had the adj
vantage of the best traiEirg, both IN
New York and in Paris
Tickets for this recital may be OBJ
tanned from the Redewill Music
Company, from Mr.. Salter of the
Commercial Hotel and from the pat
ronssses.
Preceding the concert recital. Ca
ruso's best records Will be played, so
that .acee who have never heard his
matchless voice may have the oppor-
tunity at this time.
The patronesses are: Governor and
Mrs. Thomas Z. Campbell. Mrs. w. f.
Deity, chairman, and the Mesdames
C. F. Ainsworth, Fred Adams, Harold
Baxter p. ]. Bennitt, Walter Bennett,
L. II. Chalmers, G. O. Ellis, H. Nj.
Fennemore, Donald Gilchrist. w. G.
Hartranft, Dwight B. Heard, Paul
Hoa gland, w. K. James, II. ]. Jessop,
Fl. C. Lockett. David L4ikaitz. Warren
Macarthur, Franklin McClusky, ii. ID.
Ross, Gordon Tweed, c.. w. Wells. III.
B. Wilkinson, Carleton Wood, Jr.,
Bessie Peery, Miss Allen Atwood,
Miss Penelope Carter, Miss Frances
Elliott, and Miss .Pricilla Wilson.
The world that has known many
great artists recognized only one Ca
russo.
His memory requires no monument.
His golden voice will echo through
the corridors Of time with all its rich
and infinite shadings
whimsical, sad, joyous.
Canio, Rhadames. Nemorino. Ro-
dolfo, and Eleazar-no matter who
play those parts and how well-will
bring recollection of Caruso and of
his greatest triumphs.
The universal admiration Of Caru-
SOS art requires a. national tribute
that will be practical, helpful and
permanent-that will reflect his big
Fheart and generous nature and his in
terest in struggling artists: that will
seek 10 preserve his influence on the
development of operate and musical
art generally. These are the purposes
of the. Caruso American Memorial
Foundation.
The foundation will help talented
and deserving young men and young
women who are unable to pay for
their musical education. Awards will
be made on the basis of merit by
national committee of leading artists
and recognized authorities on music.
1t will provide free scholarships in
voice culture, in instrumental music
and in musical composition. 1t will
grant special cash awards.
The foundation will initiate or as
sist national and local activities that
help to develop artists Of the high
est talent and achievement and that
tend to stimulate a wider apprecia-
ton Of music and to promote the edu-
cation of the public in the more Sc
rious musical forms.
President Harding commended the
purposes of the foundation. He said:
Il cannot help but feel that such