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Francesco Foti, Musical
Director For ‘Carmen’
Francesco Foti, the musical director of the Boston Opera Company, presenting “Carmen” at the Culpeper High School Auditorium, April 29, at 8:15 p.m. was born in Sicily, that romantic island, birthplace of Bellini, whence so much musical talent has emanated. Maestro Foti came to America as a very young man. Already a splendid violinist, he soon turned to his true calling, that of conducting! to which he has given his complete devotion. In his studies he was fortunate to receive the guidance of the assistant conductor of the great Toscanini, while the latter was conductor of the New York Philharmonic.
He founded the Bridgeport Symphony Orchestra, which under his able leadership became one of the outstanding orchestras of the East, and enjoyed the co-operation of some of the world’s most distinguished soloists, among whom were Helen Traubel, Grace Moore, Albert Spalding, Josef Hofman, and countless others.
The maestro’s activities have taken him far and wide as conductor in many of Jhe principal cities of North and South America and Europe.
A true son of Italy he has a special flair for opera and is rapidly becoming known as one of the best in this field.
Added to the complete mastery of his art, he is the fortunate possessor of a fine appearance, slender figure, sensitive expression, fine eyes and wavy graying hair, all of which combine to set off his magnetic personality which is smultaneously sensed both by performers and audience the moment he steps on the podium.
Letter To The Editor
On behalf of fire wardens and fire fighters of Rappahannock. I wish to express our appreciation to the Ladies Auxiliary of Rappahannock Volunteer Fire IJept., for the delicious sandwiches and coffee' which enabled uS to Continue our ten and one-half hour fight to conquer trie fire last Wednesday. It helps us to know there are people in the county who appreciate our efforts to keep Virginia green.
RAYMOND JOHNSON
Weather Checks Spread
Of Stem Rot
Dry, cold weather had mo^entarily checked an onslaught of stem rot in alfalfa and clover at the time of an inspection tour in Virginia last week, S. B. Fenne, plant pathologist at VPI, says.
On the tour, State and Federal agricultural workers inspected farms in six Virginia counties.
Fenne reports that bacterial wilt was causing some damage in the Shenandoah valley, with worst injury in Rockbridge. Black stem was generally widespread, but not yet serious.
Other counties visited were Roanoke, Botetourt, Henrico, New Kent and James City.
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