. . "benefit performance" . . . . . . "1928-04-09T20:30:00"^^ . . . . . "Fine Arts Opera Company" . . . . "Salvatore Virzi presents Fine Arts Opera Co., Inc.\r\nBenefit performance for the Missions of The Dominican Order\r\nAccording 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.\r\nWORLD PREMIERE of Salvatore Virzi's VANNA (first act only)" . . . .