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Getting a head start on the opera season
Getting a head start on the opera season

Getting a head start on the opera season

Date9/10/1976
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Original Toronto Star caption: Getting a head start on the opera season. Director of the Canadian Opera Company; Herman Geiger - Torel; hams it up in headgear from a costume being prepared for the upcoming opera season; to the amusement of Mrs. Murray Leybourne; left; and Mrs. John Morrow; executive member of Canadian Opera Women's Committee. The committee hopes to raise $80;000 this year to help the opera survive; including $25;000 at an opera ball at Royal York on Thursday. Guests will pay $100 each to dance to Guy Lombardo.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0049585F
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