ORGAN RECITALS.
Looked at from any angle, one way the paucity of attendance can be accounted for in the main is by the wrong class of music offered to the public. The donor of the organ,: the late Sir Henry Brett, to my personal \ knowledge tried over and over again for a change from severely classical music, which is suitable no doubt for organ pupils, but not for the general public. This was the idea the ' donor had in view. But all in vain; the organist was obdurate and would not entertain , * any interference regarding the items he had'' decided on, claiming to be sole arbiter. It is . :•-. contended that wireless is a big factor accounting for poor attendances, but in very truth they wero so long before wireless was thought of in this connection. Even supposing that • the audiences increased by double or treble the cost is beyond all reason from figures. U quoted by Councillor Brinsden,. and with him ' I maintain we are paying far too much for our-whistle, i * "" ALLEGRO.
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Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 237, 6 October 1928, Page 8
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173ORGAN RECITALS. Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 237, 6 October 1928, Page 8
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