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? ???m?? Spotlight " ? W?w Monday, November 11, 1985 " "-1 I HE GAMECOCK Golumbic Opera singers but La Travial By tUWAHU HUMAN Staff writer The Columbia Lyric Opera Company, in cooperation with USC's School of Music, presented a fair production of La Traviata Friday at the Township Auditorium. The opera, based on Alexandre Dumas' play La Dame aux Camclias, centers on the tragic love affair of a beautiful Parisian courtesan and a poetic young man from a provincial family. The English translation didn't detract from the beauty of the story. The opening act, in which the young man declares his love for the courtesan, was decidedly weak, and the singling tended to be devoid of any emotion. The act also seemed to be a little drawn out and dull in some parts. Fortunately, this was not the case through the rest of the show, as each act seemed to be better than the previous one. Ann Benson, a USC doctoral candidate in music, performed well as Violetta Valcry, the opera's mi wuit. i nt cajh t?iuii aiiu dilution that she added to her singing in the second and third acts were superb. Ju OOST A nose ne s sextous/ of m I>00 ?' CAH YOU bHNOt i'r.j opvs ?/ eeaeve me a i mr ?' my ft 1 1?j la . O 1 '" " " bs The For Side t> 'M5 ijniv??t*i Pt*?t Syn<)>cat? A=, ^ The morning dew sparkled on I decoys were in place, his fly ca and luck was in the < r-?B? I I I I 4 -1 i enjoys i prove talent, ya npprlc vA/nrl/ M MWUU II Ul IV Ronald Naldi did an admirable job as Alfredo Germont, Violctta's distraught love. His voice seemed strained during the first act, but became excellent later in the show. Bruce Clouin appeared to be trying very hard in her debut in a principal role. As Flora Bervoix, Violetta's best friend, she had a pleasing voice and showed a great deal of potential, but she wasn't constantly strong Friday night. The dazzling costumes from Stivanello of New York were quite colorful, but some of the girls had difficulty getting around in hoop skirts. The Italian sets provided a striking background for the action. It's a shame that they rippled so badly whenever anyone made a hasty departure. The orchestra, under the direction of William J. Moody, was consistently good throughout the evening, and the the technical aspects enraptured the audience and left it pleased. There is a great deal of talent within the Columbia Lyric Opera Company; perhaps more of it will be seen in its upcoming production of The Merry Wives of Windsor. rue THOubHr i cutr/my ahp h vtr f/me ir hops hz fm* you 6 ? UNIXR 50UNP5 A bOOV. He's t we mxes merry xenrrme mai ""C" "y %" ' to Me... I 7 \ /-< ;Ai-v. * w \ ^ -L -J*'*** JL - - : w,,,-.-. t ' i > * .' i? * ag Y7T & /fh yS^jfnan /father innocen [warden here/ ^ 5^ V The other f jusTcouldn'\ \Sfar.h an <?xi J Mil's web. The At Mai II wom potted, Jlf. 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W T T iseum 8pm $14.00 Public "T '""f" kend enterti Rogers, Oak Ride Coliseum country By ROBYN BENJAMIN and JASON DABBS Staff writers Combine Kenny Rogers, The Oak Ridge Bovs and Sawver Brown. hihI vmi h:iv<? f-'ri_ day's Carolina Coliseum concert: country music at its best. Spectacular lighting, an upbeat flair and distinct costumes made this concert in the round enjoyable. Opening the show was Sawyer Brown, a group that has gained recognition from recent appearances on the TV show "Star Search." Their new wave outfits and the dance tactics of lead singer Mark Miller held the audience's interest. Sawyer Brown's renditions of The Beach Boys' "Barbara Ann" and Alabama's "The Closer You Get" were done in good taste. Apparently, however, the group put the most energy into their hit single "Betty's Bein' Bad" from Shakin', their second album. Dressed in diverse styles, The Oak Ridge Boys were the next to charm the audience, with hit songs including "Elvira" and "Bobby Sue." 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Rogers maintained a good rapport with his audience. He tossed tambourines to the crowd, encouraged audience participation and even invited a young girl onstage to join in the refrain from "Coward of the County." Highlighting the show was Rogers' favorite 1975 song, "Sweet Music Man." Another pleasant surprise was Rogers' solo of "We Are the World." ^ During Rogers' encore, dimmed lights set the stage for his most beautiful love ballad, "Lady." This, along with other concert memories, should keep country music fans happy for a while. I fWW5* \rwr ^ &OpYf &?r m oentmm jowcoum a?. a i nrrtACTive if vve cm. mini m> iiii ?S? HO0OPY. 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