The House of Ricordi...great music publishing family of Milan, fed the spark that flamed into the Golden Age of Italian Opera. It unleashed a tide of genius by fostering the careers of some of the greatest composers of all time...ROSSINI, DONIZETTI, BELLINI, VERDI and PUCCINI.
THE GIANT MUSICAL HIT OF THE YEAR! (original ad - all caps)
A preferred taste.
An opera fantasy
In front row center...right at home Puccini comes to life!
Jerry Springer is about to have the worst day of his career.
And now the aristocrat of the fun shows
TOPPING THEM ALL - In a Song-Burst of Lyrics, Laughter and Song! (print ad - Lubbock Morning Avalanche - Palace Theatre - Lubbock, Texas - March 17, 1938)