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University Daily Kansan Thursday, Nov. 13, 1952
Large Crowd Hears First Opera in Series
By KEN COY
Hoch auditorium was almost filled last night for "Carmen." an opening presentation of the University Concert course
The crowd was "one of the largest I have ever seen at an opera press event" KU" Dean Thomas Gorton of the School of Fine Arts, commented.
The opening curtain was 15 minutes late because of the long line of people waiting in the lobby for tickets and the number of people trying to find their seats.
Although the prelude and a few of the first scenes had a tendency to drag, due to the orchestra, the performance blossomed into the appealing opera it has always been.
Lydia Ibarrondo as Carmen captured the attention of the audience with her first entrance as the taunting gypsy, as she tried to snare the handsome Don Jose, played by Albert Delhaye.
Beverly Sills as Micaela made a hit when she sang the melodious duet, "Et Tu Luil Diras," with Don Jose. However, two of the most popular and best-known arias seemed to be the favorites.
They were "Habanera," which Carmen sings while tempting the unsuspecting Don Jose; and "The Toreader Song," which Esencillo, a popular bull fighter, sings as he enters the stage.
Trini and Manolo, Spanish dancers, were featured in the opening of the second act in a ballet sequence. Their performance, which is so often a spot critics attack, was one of the highlights of the evening.
The third act was one of the most impressive, as far as the orchestra was concerned. The scene, a wild spot in the mountains, was well represented by effective props and lighting.
The flute solo with a harp accompaniment was not only mood provoking, but one of the most impressive orchestra numbers.
Act four, the climax of the opera began with another ballet sequence by Trini and Manolo, that was even better than the first.
When the crowds make their exit with Esencillo. Don Jose once again appears on the stage, wretchedly dressed in a torn, dirty shirt.
Miss Ibarondo and Mr. Delhaye
paved the last tragic scene with
them.
Don Jose then struggles with Carmen and kills her with a knife he has drawn from its sheath. As she dies he sings brokenly "Oh Carmen, my adored Carmen."
The cast of the opera answered several curtain calls which were maxed by the appearance of Ernesto Barbini, conductor of the opera.
Alumni Accepted On Atomic Staff
Four University alumni have joined the staff of the Los Alamos scientific laboratory in New Mexico, a key installation of the Atomic Energy commission.
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald K. Smith are working in the laboratory's test division. Mrs. Smith received an M.A. degree in chemistry last June. He received an M.A. degree in physics earlier this fall.
Robert M. Kloepper of Lawrence is working in the weapons division. He received a B.S. in electrical engineering in 1944 and an M.S. in physics in 1948. He has just finished work for a Ph.D. degree from the University of Michigan.
Richard A. Gray, formerly of Horton, is working in the test division.
Series to Present Third Film Friday
"Daniel and the Devil," the third movie in the 1952-53 film series, will be shown at 7:30 p.m. Friday in Hoch auditorium.
The film is an American folk tale based on the story by Stephen Vincent Benet. It stars Edward Arnold, Walter Huston, and Simone Simon.
The story concerns a young New Hampshire farmer in the 1840s who sells his soul to the devil in return for gold and seven years of prosperity. The devil, who appears as a Mr. Scratch, fulfills the agreement but the farmer loses the respect of his neighbors.
As time goes by, the farmer attempts to break the agreement. His wife appeals to Daniel Webster, greatest orator in New England, to defend him and to save him from the influence of Mr. Scratch.
The climax is reached when Webster comes to the rescue and starts a long debate with Mr. Scratch.
Gov. Stevenson Begins Rest
Sasabe, Ariz. — (U.P.)—Gov. Adlai E. Stevenson began his first rest since the election campaign today at a guest ranch near here. Gov. Stevenson is staying at the La Osa ranch owned by a long-time friend, Dick Jenkins, member of an old Maryland family.
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