Word: tina
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...duet of Gilda and Rigoletto, Mr. Franchetti conducted a group of singers that understood not only the musical but the dramatic possibilities of the work. Joseph Royer as Rigoletto, after passing easily through the opening scene, played his role with tremendous power. Mr. Onofrel was appealing as the Duke, Tina Paggi lovely as Gilda; both with clear, sure voices, though Miss Paggi's had little volume. Mr. Challis sang the part of Sparafucile with remarkable power of voice and acting. The excellent chorus combined with the principals to make this opera opening an outstanding musical event...
...Carlo run opens at the Jolson Theatre on Sept. 22. Impresario Fortune Gallo will present standard repertoire, spiced by the appear ance of two important "finds" in the way of singers. Tina Paggi, Italian coloratura soprano signed up at Chicago last year, has just swept South America and Asheville, S. C, with enthusiasm and, it is said, has inundated box offices with buckets of real gate-receipt money...