Cara Aldini, Soprano Personal Management: B. Nichols Program: "L'Opera Fantasma" in costume As noted in the program, Ms. Aldini performed the "Aria di Gioja" from Mascagni's "Lodoletta" with an "educated pet goose 'Duke Aldini'." According to the New York Times review, the selection that appears only as "L'Aria famosa di Pagliacci" in the program was "Vesti la giubba," performed in clown costume; the "Surprise Finale" consisted of two selections from Puccini's "Tosca." "CARA ALDINI IN RECITAL." New York Times (1923-Current file) Jan 13 1943: 18. ProQuest. 29 July 2013. solo recital 1943-01-12T20:30:00