HUMPHREY BISHOP CO.

North Otago Times, Volume CVII, Issue 17748, 18 March 1927, Page 5

HUMPHREY BISHOP CO.

On Thursday, March 24, this popular company will play a two nights' season at the Opera House. Among the old favourites in the company is Mr Walter Kingsley', who had the honour of being the selected baritope to appear with the Royal Philharmonic Society at the Sydney Town Hall on October 28. "The Sydney Morning Herald" of 29/10/26 says: "At the recent pcrformance of 'The Golden Legend' at the Town Hall, Sydney, hy the Royal Philharmonic Society. Mr Walter Kingsley, the Humphrey Bishop Co.'s baritone, greatly distinguished himself. Mr Walter Kingsley, who sustained the part of Lucifer sang with great conviction and fine resonant tone, and was so effective in the opening scene chat an auspicious beginning was thus made with the work. In the scenes following, Mr Kingsley took up l>s share of the music .with. graphic power and was aptly spirited as the interview with the distraught Prince Henry worked to its climax. Mr Kingsley throughout the perfor- ' anance was authoritative, forceful, and sang with clarity of tone and great distinction." Mr Kinsley has also made several records for Ihe Golumbia Company, and; .inade the first record that was actually recorded in Australia. Among other old favourites are Mr Humphrey Bishop, Mr Frank Egan, Mr George Ross, Miss Hilda Reaux, Mr George Rox, and 13 new artists of whom more anon. Box plans will open al the Bristol on Monday, March 21.