SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.

Evening Star, Issue 22451, 23 September 1936, Page 13

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,•—Who are the recognised musical authorities of this city who paid “ nice ” tributes to the guest conductor following the last so-called symphony concert? As one of your correspondents admits, there are conductors and conductors. It was only to be expected that the standard of performance would not be up to its usual excellence, as Mr Dech’s experience only covers the lighter type of music, as Mr Errington implies in hi s letter. The only numbers on this programme which were suitable for a symphony concert were the Grieg concerto, selection from ‘ La Bohcme,’ and the Schubert 1 Symphony, No. B.’ The last-named, however, was not at all enjoyable owing to the wrong tempos, which grated on the ears of those who have been conversant with the work

for many years. “ Nuff Said ” takes exception to the criticism expressed, by “ Op. 1 ” and “ Organist.” To which portion of their letters does he refer when he states that their criticism is foreign to British sense of justice, and what authority has he when he states that their opinions are at variance with facts?—l am, etc., Lover op Good Music. September 22.