A MUSICAL TREAT

Wairarapa Times-Age, 20 March 1941, Page 2

A MUSICAL TREAT

NATZKE-NEATE CONCEP.T. The meteoric career of Oscar Natzke, the Waikato-born boy who, in the brief space of five years, has risen from obscurity to the position of being regarded in London musical .circles as one of the greatest bassos of the century, is now well-known to the majority of his fellow countrymen. When he left these shores as a student, he was known to possess a truly noble voice. He returns now, not merely a polished vocalist, but an interpretative artist of the very first rank. In his comparatively short apprenticeship he has acquired poise, dignity and a very considerable histrionic talent. It is pleasing to record that Mr. Natzke is being appreciated in his own country. On February 22 at the opening concert in Auckland, a crowded and enthusiastic audience accorded him ovation after ovation, prolonging the concert until well after half-past ten. The general verdict was that this young New Zealander does not suffer by comparison with any singer who has visited this country within living memory. The concert, which will be held on Monday, March 24, is under the direction of Mr. D. D. O’Connor.