SUNDAY NATIONAL

New Zealand Listener, Volume 1, Issue 8, 18 August 1939, Page 13

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HN, AUCKLAND 650 k.c. 462m. 9. Oa.m. Selected recordings 11. 0 Anglican Service, relayed ._ from All Saints’ Church. Preacher: Captain S. R. Banyard. Organist: Dr. S, Kenneth Phillips 12.15 p.m. Selected recordings 1.0 2. 0 3.30 4.20 4.30 6. 0 7. 0 8.15 8.30 ~ 3.42 8.48 8.54 DINNER MUSIC Selected recordings Tschaikovski’s "SIXTH SYMPHONY ": " The Pathetique," played by the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, under Wilhelm Furtwangler Selected recordings Close down Children’s Song Service Salvation Army Service, relayed from Newton Citadel. Preacher: Adjutant C. Lee. Bandmaster: R. Davies. Selected recordings CONCERT PROGRAMME Recording: The Rosario Bourdon Symphony, " Gondoliers " Overture Sullivan Kathleen Farrell (soprano), "Solveig’s Song" .... Grieg "Cuckoo Clock" .. Paganucci Recording: Erhard Bauschke and his Orchestra, "Alaska," a Symphonic Jazz Impression Les O’Leary (baritone), "IT Pitch my Lonely Caravan" Coates "Fairy Tales of Ireland" Coates Recordings: Barnabas von Geczy and his Orchestra, "Black Orchids" .. Richartz " Adua" March .... Olivieri Weather report and station notices TALK: "Two Englishwomen Look at New Zealand," by Miss F. Street and Miss J. Powell

9.31 9.43 9.49 10. 0 Kathleen Farrell (soprano), "Love’s Old Sweet Song" Molloy "The Wren" .. Liza Lehman Recording: Billy Mayerl and his Orchestra, " Aquarium Suite" . Mayerl Les O’Leary (baritone), "If I Might Only Come to MANES 6 chai oncs HPC Squire "Here in the Hills’ sas Carne Recordings: Ferde Grofe Orchestra, "Wheels" Suite .... Grofe CLOSE DOWN

TY Avekeano | 6. Op.m. Selected recordings 8,30 8.46 8.52 9.8 9.16 9.28 9.36 10, 0 Symphonic programme: London Philharmonic Orchestra, * Don Juan" tone poem (R. Strauss) Parry Jones (tenor) Walter Gieseking (piano), with orchestra, "Symphonic Variations" (Franck) Dorothy Helmrich (soprano) The Philadelphia Orchestra, "Danses" (Debussy) Alexander Kipnis (bass) Berlin Philhar monic Orchestra, "Symphony: ‘Mathis, the Painter’" (Hindemith) Close down

ON WELLINGTON 570 k.c. 526 m. 9. Oa.m. Selected recordings 9.15 Eye-witness account of the Ist day’s play in the 3rd Cricket Test Match, England versus West Indies. (Rebroadcast from the Empire Station) 9.30 Selected recordings 10. O Weather report for aviators 10.28to10.30 Time signals from the Dominion Observatory 11. 0 Presbyterian Church Service, relayed from St. James’ Presbyterian Church, Wellingington South. Preacher: Rev. A. G. Gardiner. Organist and Choirmaster: John Randal, L.R.S.M. 12.15 p.m. Selected recordings (approx.) 4.0 Weather report for aviators DINNER SESSION 2. 0 Composers of the Romantic Period: Franz Liszt (18111886) PIANO CONCERTO No, 1 IN E FLAT MAJOR, played by Alexander Brailowsky with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra 2.18 Selected recordings 3.0 "A Second Mixed Bag" Notable Centenaries of 1939 (group 10) 3.20 Selected recordings 3.28 to3.30 Time signals 4.30 Close down 5. O Children’s Song Service, conducted by Uncle William, assisted by children from St. Augustine’s, Petone 7. QO Methodist Church Service, relayed from Trinity Methodist Church, Wellington South. Preacher: Rev. Walter Parker. Organiste: Miss Lilian Thawley. Choirmaster: W. McClellan 8.15 Selected recordings (approx.) 8.30 OPERATIC PROGRAMME Recordings: Herbert von Karajan conducting the State Opera Orchestra, "The Force of Destiny" Overth ae tS pee Verdi 8:38 Beniamino Gigli (tenor), "Una Fertiva," "La Grima" Donizetti

8.46 8.49 9.13 9.21 9.27 9.35 9.39 9.42 10. 0 Galli-Curci (soprano), Homer (contralto), De Lucea (baritone), Pinza (bass), Bada (bass), Gigli (tenor), "Chi Mi Frena".. . Donizetti Boston Promenade Orchestra, "Jewels of the Madonna" Wolf-Ferrari Anne Luciano (soprano), "Knowest Thou the Land" Thomas "Drinking Song" .... Verdi "TI Dreamt I Dwelt in Marble jo 1 Baader Peony aoe .-- Balfe Weather report and station notices Recordings: Symphony Orchestra, * Louise " Fantasia Charpentier Rudolph Bockelmann (baritone), " Fliedermonolog: Was Duftct Doch Der Flieder"..Wagner The Belgrave Symphony Orchestra, "The Merry Wives of WindSOG rs Pin eaniwik ook Ni-olai G. Arangi Lombardi (soprano) and Ebe Stignani (contralto), "Mira O Norma"....Bellini "Si Fin All ’Ore"....Bellini Adolf Wolff (piano), "Paraphrase on Fledermaus Waits ~ o> Strauss-Schutt Alexander Kipnis (bass), "Tf a Sweetheart One Has Met-art. Pore Mozart Julius Patzak (tenor), and Maria Riener (soprano), with members of the Berlin State Opera House Orchestra, conducted by Alois Melichar, "The Gipsy Baron" Potpourri Strauss The Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, "The Bartered Bride — Polka and Dance of the Comedians " Smetana CLOSE DOWN = a Pr pie : 10. 0 6. Oto8.30 Selected recordings A 8B.B.C. recorded programme, ‘Breakfast with the Bullfinches " by Ursula Branston, Music by various composers. Production by William Maclurg "When the bands go marching by," a programme of band music with vocal interludes Close down

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SV, h CHRISTCHURCH 720 k.c. 416m. 9. Oa.m. Selected recordings 41. @ Congregational Service, relayed from Trinity Church. Preacher: Rey. Raymond Dudley, M.A. Organist: Len Boot. Choir Conductor: Miss Helen Salkeld 12.15 p.m. Selected recordings 1.0 DINNER MUSIC 2.0 Genuine Strad Series: Joachim, the noted violinist who held, during the peak of his career, undisputed preeminence as a Classicist and solo-performer ‘Last week arrived here in Leipzic a delightful little twelve-year-old boy, who is such an able violinist that Ferdinand David can teach him nothing,’ wrote Mendelssohn in 1843. The "little boy ’’ became an honoured veteran, Dr. Joseph Joachim, friend of Schumann and Brahms, founder of the Joachim String Quartet, and granduncle of two present-day violin virtuosi, Yelly D’Aranyi and Adila_ Fachiri (nee (D’Aranyi). 2.30 Selected recordings 3. 0 Dvorak’s SYMPHONY No. 4 ™IN G MAJOR, played by Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Vaclav Talich After a highly successful visit to England in March, 1884, and another later in the year, Dvorak was assured of the esteem and affection of the English people. When he returned in 1890 he was naturally invited to. conduct at a concert of the Philharmonic Society. For this occasion he had brought the score and parts of a new symphony, which was exceedingly well received. This was his " Symphony in G." 3.38 Selected recordings 4.30 Close down 5.30 Children’s Song Service, conducted by Rev. Father E. Joyce and assisted by the Grail: Girls. Subject: "The King Finds Hospitality and Gratitude " 6.15 Selected recordings 7.0 Roman Catholic Service, relayed from St. Mary’s Church. Preacher: Very Rey. Father Heffernan. Organiste: Miss Dorothy Blake. Choir Conductor: W. A. Atwill 8.15 Selected recordings 8.30 A programme featuring Gladys Moncrieff, Australia’s Queen of Song Recordings: Berlin State Opera Orchestra, "The Secret of Susanna" Overture ...... Wolf-Ferrari 8.34 Mark Raphael (baritone), "O the Month of May," "It was a Lover and His Lass" Quilter

8.40 8.48 10.10 Fritz Kreisler (violin solo), "Gipsy Caprice," "Shepherd’s Madrigal" ........ Kreisler Gladys Moncrieff; Gill Dech at the piano: TIONS 5. be Del Riego " Little Prayer I Love". Rizzi "O Flower Divine" .. Wood "Rise Up and Reach the ee Ie ne «ee. Coates Weather forecast and station notices "THE CASE OF THE FRIGHTENED LADY," by Edgar Wallace. An adaptation of Edgar Wallace’s famous thriller. Produced by the National Broadcasting Service CLOSE DOWN (approx.) SIVA CHRISTCHURCH 1200 k.c. 250 m. 6. Op.m. Light music 8.30 8.39 9. 6 9.17 9.23 9.32 9.39 9.45 9.56 10. 0 Artist’s Life Waltz The Mystery Ciub: "An Official Secret of Turkey" Rosario. Bourdon Orchestra Italian folk songs; sung by Joseph Schmidt A garland of roses. London pride Gershom Parkington Quintet Viennese songs, sung by- Elisabeth Schumanno Homage March Close down

GILL soe 300m 9. Oa.m. Selected recordings 10. O Weather report for aviators 11. 0 Methodist Service, relayed from Trinity Methodist Church. Preacher: Rev. Basil Metson. Choirmaster: H. R. Wilson. Organiste: Miss E. Hartley 12.15 p.m. Selected recordings 1.0 Weather report for aviators DINNER MUSIC 2.0 Selected recordings 2.30 The Seven Symphonies of Sibelius, "No. 4 IN A MINOR," Op. 63, by Sir Thomas Beecham and the London Philharmonic Orchestra The composition of his seven syinphonies has extended over Sibelius’s musically mature life, the fourth coming about halfway, when the composer was forty-six. It) is of a somewhat sombre texture compared | with its neighbours, the third and fifth symphonies, which are serene, sunny, and genial. The fourth has, in consequence, | been less performed than the others. 3. 5 Selected recordings 4.30 Close down 5.30 Children’s Song Service, conducted by Big Brother Bill 6.15 Selected recordings 6.30 Anglican Service, relayed from St. Paul’s Cathedral. Preacher: The Dean. Organ- . ist: E. H. Heywood, F.R.C.O.

7.45 Selected recordings 830 "MUSIC FROM THE THEATRE " "RIGOLETTO," Verdi’s celebrated three-act opera founded on Victor Hugo’s play "Le Roi s’amuse." The action takes place at Mantua during the 16th century Musical features of the opera are: "Questa o Quella," "Caro Nome," " La Donna e Mobile," and the famous Quartet, "Bella Figlia dell’amore " 10.30 CLOSE DOWN (approx.) aly/ DUNEDIN 1140 k.c. 263 m. 6. Op.m. Selected recordings 8.30 "Wandering with the West Wind" 9.0 "Dick Whittington," a potted pantomime 9.12 "The Great Waltz," a selection by Robinson Cleaver and _ Patricia Rossborough 9.18 ‘* Unusual Instruments and their Masters " 10. O Close down These programmes are correct as we go to press. Any last-minute alterations will be announced over the air. All programmes in this issue are copyright to the "‘ New Zealand Listener," and may not be reprinted without permission.

-~* Religious Services On The Air 1YA: 2YA: 3YA: 4YA: 2YH: 4YZ: This Sunday Ang§glican Service from All Saints’ Church. Captain S. R. Banyard. 11 a.m. t Salvation Army Service from Newton Citadel. Adjutant C. Lee. 7 p.m. Presbyterian Service from St. James’ Church, Wellington South. Rev. A. G. Gardiner. 11 a.m. Methodist Service from Trinity Church. Rev. Walter Parker. 7 p.m. Congregational Service from Trinity Church. Rev. Raymond Dudley. 11 a.m. Roman Catholic Service from St. Mary’s Church. Very Rev. Father Heffernan. 7 p.m. Methodist Service from Trinity Church. Rev. Basil Metson. 11 a.m. Anglican Service from St. Paul’s Cathedral. The Dean. 6.30 p.m. Anglican Service from St. Matthew’s Church, Hastings. Rev. W. T. Drake. 7 p.m. Presbyterian Service from St. Paul’s Church. Rev. C. J. Tocker. 6.30 p.m.

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an INVERCARGILL 680k.c. 441 m. 11. O0a.m.-1.0 p.m. ‘Selected recordings 2. 0 Harry Horlick and his orchestra, with vocal interludes 2.30. Fireside reverie $. 0: Adagio for String Orchestra, Op. 3 (Lekeu), played by the Boyd Neel String Orchestra 3.16 Famous artists: Raoul Koczalski (piano) 3.30-4.0 Medley time 6.30 Relay of Evening Service from St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church: Preacher: Rev. C. J. Tocker. Choirmaster; H, P. Weston. Organiste: Mrs. A. E, H. Bath 7:45 Selected recordings 8.15 "John Halifax-Gentleman" 830 Recital by Richard Tauber (tenor) 8.45 Coronets of England 9.412. Sea spume 9.30 Slumber session 10. 0 Close down B22 GREYMOUTH 940k.c. 319m. 12, 0-1.30 p.m. Luncheon music 5.30 Sacred Song Service, conducted by the Salvation Army 6.15 A music delicacy 6.30 Melodies of the moment 6.46 Carson Robison 7. 0 Grand Orchestra Polydor, and Herbert Ernst Groh (tenor) 7.30 Melodies from musical comedy 8. 0 Lighter moments with the masters 8.30 "The Buccaneers " 8.45 Grand massed brass bands 9. 0 Memories of the ball 9.6 ‘Singapore Spy " 9.30 A day in the Tyrol 10. 0 Close down 2QVirl 760 k.c. 395m. 11. Oam.-1.0 p.m. Selected recordings 2. 0-4.0 Afternoon concert session 6.30 Miscellaneous recordings 7. 0 Relay of Evening Service from St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, Hastings. Preacher: Rev. W, T. Drake. Organist and choirmaster: Cecil B. Spinney 8.15 Selected recordings, station an(approx.) nouncements 8.30 Evening concert session: he Blas’"’ overture 860 Russian Cathedral Choir 9.15 Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra 9.30 ‘From opera and operetta" 10. 0 Close down QV. BELSON 920 k.c. 327m. ay i one Classical tmusie 7.30 Light opera and musical comedy selections 8. 0 Light classical items 8.30 Concert programme: ** Mefisto Waltz" (Liszt), played by Bosto Symphony Orchestra ’

9. 0 9.30 10. 0 "Every Walk of Life": The Taxi Driver (episode 3) Light classical Pinto Pete Close down QW WELLINGTON 990 k.c. 303m. 7. Op.m. Jay Wilbur and his Band 7.35 8. 0 8.40 8.45 9. 0 9.43 10. 0 " Those We Love" (episode 8) Tit-Bits, a session of tuneful favourites 2YD trailer Dad and Dave This week’s special: Mr. Chalmers, Strings: Fifteen minutes of smooth rhythm Close down 2 AUCKLAND 1250 k.c. 240m. 0 12. 0 10. Oa.m. Sacred and orchestral soled: tions Concert session Luncheon music 2. Op.m. Selections from the shows and musical comedies 3. 0 4.0 5.30 Piano, light orchestral and misce}laneous selections Organ and piano-Accordion numbers, vocal and miscellaneous selections Announcements 6.40-6.0 Light orchestral 7. 0 8. 0 9. 0 9.30 10. 0 Orchestral and instrumental Concert programme Talk by A. J. Sinclair: " Warlocks and Witches" Choral selections Close down