Evening star., 1933-10-01

,nlngCOn anu bdlClmOre WILL be the
ganization.
in rudiments of harmony later in the
month.
A special feature of the music pro-
gram is the Glee Clubs, which give such
excellent occasion for those who love
to sing to crafty this desire with the
advantage of expert guidance. The
clubs are interested in new members
and whatever the age or experience
there is club that meets the need.
The Elizabeth Somers Glee Club, a
member Of the federation, was organ
lied seven years ago and has given six
annual concerts. The Business and
Professional Women's Glee Club is
three years old and draws its member
ship from business girls and women,
while the Girls Reserve Glee Club
! which gave such an excellent perform
ance of "Hansel and Gretel', last
! Spring. is made up of High School girls,
Clubs.
Besides being given every opportunity
to acquire a fundamental knowledge of
music from studious standpoint,
there are also the music lovers hour"
and the Sunday music hours" when
one can go, free Of charge, and fill the
heart and mind with the glories Of
music. Guest artists contribute their
gifts for the programs on Sunday, which
aim especially to give better UNDER
standing of both composition and COM
poser. The atmosphere Of these music
hours is homelike and friendly, just
congenial souls gathered around an
open fire, under the glow Of softly
shaded lamps, listening to good music
in pleasant, informal way.
There is no need for any one to be
lonely or friendless while invitations to
assist at such gatherings are SO cor
daily given nor is there any reason why
any one cannot follow his prediction
for music either through study or par
ticipation If they give but glance at
There is much talk Of grand concerts
and a lifetime spent in striving for mu-
sical perfection, but. after all. music
should be stripped of its inaccessibility
and brought right down into the daily
lives of each one Of us for our constant
use. This is the great work the Y. w.
C. A. has accomplished.
/
TONIGHT opera lovers will have the
pleasure of hearing that famous
Verdi masterpiece, la Fora del Des-
tino." It is unusual for a visiting opera
company to introduce itself with this
work which ordinarily finds its place
in the middle Of q seasons repertoire
after the season has been ushered in
with spectacular opera like Aida"
At least one should be grateful that
| from among the long list of hardy
operas. this opera-starved city will re-
fresh its memory with the lyricism and
drama of THE Force of Destiny" and
not be asked again to hear Carmen"
or "Cavalleria" of the regulation brand
The company which will finally pre-
| sent the long announced event has a
cast of distinguished singers who have
appeared on that holy of holes, the La
| Scala stage, and in opera lore this
means the ultimate guarantee. The
company officials have been reorganized
under the general dictatorship of Ar
mando Januzzi, himself an artist of
! international fame and an expert in
! opera. The orchestra will be made up
| of members of the Metropolitan and the
| chorus likewise, which, however. will
delay some Washington operate debuts.
| Without doubt, Washington will well
come this company, which announces
/ creditable roster of reputable singers.
No one should overlook any opportunity
| to attend grand opera. One hearing Is
no more sufficient to make an opera
connoisseur than listening once to a
symphony would acquaint one with its
beauties. There are continual surprises
in an opera score, and some small scene,
lost to the casual opera-goer in the ex-
| citement of the big moments may con-
tain unforgettable gems Of melody.
! General Manager JanuzZi has made
a good start with an opera that should
attract interest, fine cast and an ex-
cellent director. The company is plan
ming a real season, and If successful
! tonight, it will be safe to predict an
enthusiastic turning out for the subse-
quent performances of the seldom-heard
I'm Washinotnnl nneraS they promise.