Lily Pons, Soprano According to the New York Times review, this recital was a benefit for Belgians in Britain, a division of Bundles for Britain. Encore information also taken from review. "Lily Pons is Heard at Carnegie Hall." New York Times 28 Jan. 1942: 22. Print. NEW YORK PREMIERE of Claude Debussy's PIERROT NEW YORK PREMIERE of Debussy's RONDEL CHINOIS NEW YORK PREMIERE of Debussy's APPARITION solo recital benefit performance 1942-01-27T20:30:00