California Opera

A fortnight ago the Los Angeles Opera Association was formed. It has developed plans for a strong combination with the San Francisco Civic Opera, which seems likely to establish California in the operatic lists.

Grand opera in San Francisco in September will be followed by a season of five performances beginning in Los Angeles, Oct. 6. Principal roles will be sung by Metropolitan stars with Gaetano Merola of San Francisco as Director General and Conductor. Minor roles will be given to California singers. The orchestra and chorus will be trained by Alexander Bevani and William Tyroler. The same scenery will be used in both cities.

October's prospective five are: Andre Chenier, Manon, Traviata, Romeo and Juliet, Rigoletto.

Performances will be given every two days at the Los Angeles Philharmonic Auditorium.