LA RAZON
(July 9, 1949)

     LA RAZÓN: “The Gala performance presented in the Colón.”
 
     Tonight, at 9 o'clock, in celebration of the 133 anniversary of our Independence, the traditional gala soirée in the Teatro Colón will be held.  After the National Hymn, the following program will be presented:  Overture and "Casta diva", from Bellini's Norma; the "Jewel Song" from Gounod's Faust, and third act of Turandot, by Puccini.  The principal performers will be:  Maria Callas, Helena Arizmendi, Nicolas Rossi Lemeni and Mario del Monaco, under the direction of Héctor Panizza and Tullio Serafin.