Salvatore Virzi presents Fine Arts Opera Co., Inc. Benefit performance for the Missions of The Dominican Order According to the New York Times ("Opera's Premiere Halved," April 10, 1928, pg. 32), only the first act of "Vanna" was presented at this performance. The remaining selections were presented as a "Ballet Divertissement," with Assitant Conductor Ugo Barducci conducting the orchestra. WORLD PREMIERE of Salvatore Virzi's VANNA (first act only)