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“Cavalleria Rusticana” cast members, Wilshire Ebell Theatre, Los Angeles, 1951

Description:
Cast of “Cavalleria Rusticana” in costume, with two unidentified men, posed in front of a stage set. Second from left is Enrico Porta (as Alfio), Verna Montreys (Lola), with Julian Oliver (as Turiddu) and Florence Korsak (Santuzza). Opera produced by Frank Pace and performed at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre, Los Angeles.
Date:
December 10, 1951
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
“Cavalleria Rusticana” cast members, Wilshire Ebell Theatre, Los Angeles, 1951

“Cavalleria Rusticana” curtain call, Wilshire Ebell Theatre, Los Angeles, 1951

Description:
Leoncavallo’s “Pagliacci” and Mascagni’s “Cavalleria Rusticana” were performed as a double bill at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre, December 10, 1951. The opera was produced by Francesco (Frank) Pace. A critique of the production appears in a Los Angeles Times article, “’Cavalleria’ Given at Wilshire Ebell,” 11 Dec. 1951: B9.
Date:
December 10, 1951
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
“Cavalleria Rusticana” curtain call, Wilshire Ebell Theatre, Los Angeles, 1951

“Cavalleria Rusticana” production with Enrico Porta, Ruth Ralston and Florence Korsak, Wilshire Ebell Theatre, Los Angeles, 1951

Description:
Production of “Cavalleria Rusticana,” performed by the Los Angeles Civic Grand Opera. Cast members wearing Italian peasant costumes are gathered center stage near a church while Alfio (portrayed by Enrico Porta) stands to the fore of the group, holding a whip. Seated at the table are Mamma Lucia (portrayed by Ruth Ralston) and Santuzza (Florence Korsak). The setting is a 19th century Sicilian village. Painted backdrops and sets depict stone and brick architecture surrounding a village square. Beyond the stage, a musician is viewed in the orchestra pit. Opera performed at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre, Los Angeles.
Date:
December 10, 1951
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
“Cavalleria Rusticana” production with Enrico Porta, Ruth Ralston and Florence Korsak, Wilshire Ebell Theatre, Los Angeles, 1951

“Cavalleria Rusticana” production with Florence Korsak, Ruth Ralston and Enrico Porta, Wilshire Ebell Theatre, Los Angeles, 1951

Description:
Leoncavallo’s “Pagliacci” and Mascagni’s “Cavalleria Rusticana” were performed as a double bill at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre, December 10, 1951. The opera was produced by Francesco (Frank) Pace. A critique of the production appears in a Los Angeles Times article, “’Cavalleria’ Given at Wilshire Ebell,” 11 Dec. 1951: B9.
Date:
December 10, 1951
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
“Cavalleria Rusticana” production with Florence Korsak, Ruth Ralston and Enrico Porta, Wilshire Ebell Theatre, Los Angeles, 1951

Enrico Porta singing in “La Traviata” at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre, Los Angeles, 1951

Description:
Los Angeles Civic Grand Opera production of “La Traviata,” Act 2, Scene 2. Baritone Enrico Porta, portraying Giorgio Germont, sings while surrounded by cast members wearing gowns and coattails. Downstage, an unidentified performer in the role of Baron Douphol (wearing a monocle and sash across his chest) faces away from the crowd. The setting is a room in a Parisian home. The set’s design and props reflect an opulent space, including decorative wall treatments, a curtained window, upholstered chairs and settee, and a chandelier hanging above the center space. View from orchestra pit.
Date:
September 15, 1951
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Enrico Porta singing in “La Traviata” at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre, Los Angeles, 1951

Francisco Camacho Vega, Gene Curtsinger, Nelda Scarsella and Enrico Porta, cast members and conductor for a performance of “La Traviata,” Los Angeles, 1951

Description:
Verdi’s “La Traviata,” produced by Francesco (Frank) Pace, was performed at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre, September 15, 1951. Several notices were published in the Los Angeles Times. A critique appeared in the article, “’La Traviata’ Staged on Verdi Anniversary,” 17 Sep. 1951: B8.
Date:
September 15, 1951
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Francisco Camacho Vega, Gene Curtsinger, Nelda Scarsella and Enrico Porta, cast members and conductor for a performance of “La Traviata,” Los Angeles, 1951

“Il Trovatore” cast members with conductor Francisco Camacho Vega, Ebell Theatre, Los Angeles, 1950

Description:
Cast members from the Los Angeles Civic Grand Opera with conductor and Association director. From left to right: Francesco Pace, Founder and Director of the Los Angeles Civic Grand Opera Assoc.; Tandy MacKenzie, who portrayed Manrico; conductor Francisco Camacho Vega, Mina Doerr as Azucena; Enrico Porta as the Count di Luna; Barbara Patton as Leonora; an unidentified man stands at far right.
Date:
April 22, 1950
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
“Il Trovatore” cast members with conductor Francisco Camacho Vega, Ebell Theatre, Los Angeles, 1950

“Il Trovatore” production with Barbara Patton, Tandy MacKenzie and Enrico Porta, Wilshire Ebell Theatre, Los Angeles, 1950

Description:
Los Angeles Civic Grand Opera production of “Il Trovatore,” Act 1, Scene 2. Leonora, portrayed by Barbara Patton, sings at center stage with Manrico (Tandy MacKenzie wearing a plumed helmet) and the Count di Luna (Enrico Porta). The setting is a walled palace garden with trees and a bench. Musicians with instruments are viewed in the orchestra pit at foreground. Opera performed at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre, Los Angeles.
Date:
April 22, 1950
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
“Il Trovatore” production with Barbara Patton, Tandy MacKenzie and Enrico Porta, Wilshire Ebell Theatre, Los Angeles, 1950

“Il Trovatore” production with Barbara Patton, Tandy ManKenzie and Enrico Porta, Wilshire Ebell Theatre, Los Angeles, 1950

Description:
Verdi’s “Il Trovatore,” produced by Francesco (Frank) Pace, was performed at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre, April 22, 1950. The production was critiqued in a Los Angeles Times article, “Verdi Opera Presented,” 24 Apr. 1950: B10.
Date:
April 22, 1950
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
“Il Trovatore” production with Barbara Patton, Tandy ManKenzie and Enrico Porta, Wilshire Ebell Theatre, Los Angeles, 1950