MISS PHYLLIS LETT

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 1, 23 March 1927, Page 19

MISS PHYLLIS LETT

AUCKLAND SEASON An important event in musical circles-'is the visit of Miss Phyllis Lett, the famous English contralto, who is making her first appearance in Auckland at the Town Hall to-morrow night, at 8 o’clock, * followed by concerts on Monday, 28th, and Wednes-. day, 30th, under the O' ruction of Mr. E. J. Gravest.nek.' Since Tier debut in London some years ago, whilst still a student, when she sang the principal contralto parts in “ Elijah ” and “The Messiah ” at the Royal Albert Hall, London. she has been continuously in the front rank of world - famous singers, being a foremoui artist. at the English uausicii* j_ejstivais, •nd one of the big attractions at the London ballad concerts, in addition to '' T n concerts throusTiout Great Britain. Her name is coupled with many famous songs, which she will sing at the forthcoming’ concerts. In addition to Miss Lett, a fine company of artists will appear, all of whom will be making their first appear- | ance in Auckland, notably Mr. Maurice Besly, the distinguished English composer-pianist. Mr. Besly’s name is well known in the Dominion as a composer, and the English critics consider him to be one of the outstanding personalities in the British musical world. He is regarded as a first-rate pianist, and will act as solo pianist and accompanist. Mr. Norman Bennett is a young Australian from whom great things are expected; the Sydney “Bulletin” says: “A Melbourne tenor who has climbed steadily up the ladder of fame during the last year or so is Norman Bennett. He is soloist at St. Paul’s Cathedral, and his singing in the Philharmonic’s last performance of ‘The Messiah’ was an outstanding feature.” Miss Margot Macgibbon, a young violinist, who recently won the London Associated Board’s scholarship, is referred to by Australian critics as the most versatile and promising artist the Commonwealth has produced; although only 20 years old, she has won many prizes for piano and violin playing as well as having a beautiful soprano voice. The box plans are at Lewis R. Eady and Son.