THE MICHIGAN DAILY ned Career As Newsboy But Graduated To Gran ,1 0 - Began Studies In College Made Debut At Monte Carlo, his operatic Carlo Opera France, and debut with the Monte and successes in Italy, Germany followed in Elizabeth Wysor Hailed As Star Among Younger Concert Artists, \7/- I Metropolitan, Unit 1932 After Singing h Mary Garden course of a brilliant singing Richard Bonelli, the man e story reads like aHoratio vel, has earned a popularity ntitles him to the title ofi e of baritones." >nelli, who made his debut Metropolitan Opera in 1932,' 'nt, the father in "La Trav- pplements his operatic and ppearances with radio broad- ring the past season he co enviable record. He was the ropolitan Opera singer to be for the Ford "Universal Hour," in a series that ran er and in addition he made pearances as soloist on the nday Evening Hour. ne, of all American baritones, ed to sing at the Inaugural given in Washington last year in honor of President Roosevelt. This season, the New York Phil- harmonic has engaged him to play the important role of Amfortas in a concert -version of Parsifal. Toscan- ini selected him for this part when it was presented four years ago. Bonelli worked his way through high school, doing all sorts of odd jobs after hours. Newsboy, farmer's helper in harvest time, bank mes- senger, bookkeeper, gardener in a cemetery, auto mechanic's helper, and zinc miner-these were buG a few of the jobs which kept the prospective! opera star busy during his school years. It was while he was attending Syra- cuse University on a scholarship, that the Dean heard the young man sing. Musical talent ran in Bonelli's fam-, ily and the Dean, deeply impressed with his ability convinced him to start out on the venturesome but glamorous path which is the life of an opera star. After studying for a tifie, a friend rapid order. , The name Bonelli was evolved from the Yankee, Bunn, during his stay in Italy, where it is quite common; for the opera manager to demand a name of Italian fabrication. While singing with Mary Gardon in Paris he was engaged by the Chi- cago Opera Company, returning to America in 1925, he remained with that group until he joined the Metro- politan in 1932. Bonelli is not new to Ann Arbor music lovers; he appeared in last year's May Festival. Heis also in- dispensable to the famous festivals at Worcester and Evanston. "A great singer, a fine actor, a great personality,"' Archie 'Bell of the Cleveland News sums up the factors of Bonelli's success. Critics stand together in their praise of the star. He combines a manly personality,\ a superb voice, and a polished artistry. Elizabeth Wysor, young contralto, showed her love of study at a very early age. When four years old she visited by chance a physics class at the college where her father was teaching. Upon returning home, her mother asked her what the instructor had taught her. The astonishing answer was: "I learned about pripciple and result." Since then Miss Wysor has been spending her life studying in more ways than one-"principle and re- sult." She has always loved sports and the out-of-doors. Her ability in draw- ing and writing was apparent long before her musical gift. She startled her family by writing a complete novel at the age of twelve. The teach- er of the Ifigh School Glee Club en- couraged her to study music when she realized the possibilities in the qual- ity of her voice. After carefully debating the mat- ter, she chose between art and music, and from the first set her heart on the operatic stage. She enriched her love and knowledge of classical music and was intensely interested in dra- matic Wagnerian roles. Her train- ing in Munich and with Mme Matz- enauer gave her fine musicianship and developed her voice into the clear, rich tones wnich it has now. Miss Wysor, though possessing a TIIES' APPLAUDS CORDON The New York Times, on the oc- casion of Norman Cordon's debut said of him: -Cordon displayed poise and assurance in the delivery of his music. His voice proved one of con- siderableivolume andcommendable quality ,and was intelligently em- ployed." voice of phenomenal size, is slight of build, about average in height, has blonde hair and large green-grey eyes. Her expression, though gener- ally serious, does not conceal her sense of humor and vital personality. She is fond of unusual and fine books and likes to spend her spare time delving into history, philosophy and the biographies of outstanding people. - 4 offered himthe money t9 go to France and study. He accepted, and after Paris, events moved swiftly. He made ,, , _ RUDOLPH I borges Enesco Star of Stage Star of Radio Star of Screen SERKIN / I I , ",* Coming for the clirst Qcime "He is a poet who unfolds the living beauty of the music he plays."-Minneapolis Journal, November 29, 1937. Rudolph Serkin first appeared in this country five years ago and since then has been enjoy- ing immediate and widespread acclaim wherev- er he has appeared. We are proud to have such a distinguished piano virtuoso on our program. He will appear as a soloist on Thursday eve- ning, May 11. TO THE MAY FESTIVAL CONCERT 1 "She radiates youth, grace. anid freshness. A miezzo of On Saturday AfterIoon Illy I 3tiP , 2: *e (give you the Al -tN E (XJ P tOGK AM greal warm/h, richni ess and pludrily." -BAL TIMORE SUN. _I Violin Soloist and Guest onductor of the Philadelphia Orchestra. GLADYS SWARTHOUT MAY FESTIVAL THE MAY FESTIVAL a'" I w I I Iemu The 1939 ( o The University of to be held May 10-13. Michigan Sehool of Music presents the foity-sixth annual May Festival, For almost five decades the May Festivals have presented the out- standing Music Personalities, and this year have again attained the same high standards. ORGANIZATIONS THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA Conducted by Eugene Ormandy THE UNIVERSITY CHORAL UNION Directed by Earl V. Moore. THE YOUNG PEOPLE'S CHORUS Juva Higbee, Conductor. SOLOISTS HELEN JEPSON .. Soprano GLADYS SWARTHOUT ........Soprano SELMA .AMANSKY . .. <., . e....., Soprano MARIAN ANDERSON a, ,.Contralto ELIZABETH WYSOR ,. ... .... .Contralto GIOVANNI MARTINELLI........:..Tenor JAN PEERCE .....,. ....,...Tenor GIUSEPPE CAVADORE . ....,. .,. Tenor RICHARD BONELLI .......... ..Baritone NORMAN CORDON' ..... ...... .aBaritone EZIO PINZA .,..,,.,.., .,,.,.,....Bass GEORGES ENESCO .... , .. .,. .Violinist RUDOLF SERKIN...............Pianist 1e i CHORAL WORKS Verdi Otello.a. Alto Rhapsody' Choral Symphony Psalmus Hungaricus Brahms McDonald Kodaly PRICES: SEASON TICKETS: (Six Con- MAY FESTIVAL COUPONS INDIVIOUAL CONCERT certs) Now on sate at the Main from Season Choral Union Tick. TICKETS now on sale "over the Office of the School of Music, ets entitles original holders to counter" for $1.00, $1.50, $2.00, on Maynard Street. Prices are price reductions to $3.00, $4.00, and $2.50. 1 I