SUNDAY NATIONAL

New Zealand Listener, Volume 1, Issue 11, 8 September 1939, Page 13

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NY, AUCKLAND 650 k.c. 462 m. 9. Oa.m. Selected recordings 11. O Baptist Service, relayed from Mt. Eden Church, Preacher: Rey. J. D. Jensen. Organist: R. B. Wood 12.15 p.m. Selected recordings 1.0 DINNER MUSIC: 2. 0 Selected recordings 3.30 Elgar’s "Violin Concerto" played by Yehudi Menuhin and the London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by the composer Elgar’s sympathy with, and knowledge of, the violin from the executant’s standpoint, have greatiy contributed to the technical perfection and success of this Concerto. The work stands alone in ‘musical literature as symphonic music of the loftiest kind as well as being violin ‘music absolutely congenial to the: instrument. Elgar knew the violin intimately from practical experience, and in his Concerto we have sométhing absolutely unique, 4.20 Selected recordings 4.30 Close down 6. O Children’s Song Service 7. 0 Presbyterian Service, relayed from St. James’ Church. Preacher: Rev. R. Ferguson Fish. Organist: J. T. French 8.15 Selected recordings 8.30 CONCERT PROGRAMME Recordings: Felix Weingartner, conducting the London Philharmonic Orchestra, " Prometheus " Overture’ : Beethoven ’6 The Dalmatian conductor, Felix Wein-- * gartner, is one of the few surviving ‘musicians Who owe much to the encouragement and support of Liszt at. Weimar. | "After a boyhood of poverty, by persistent hard study, he secured opportunities toshow his ability as an orchestral and opera conductor, and gradually establisfi¢d him--self in the foremost ranks of his pro-. fession, | 8.36 Annette Chapman (mezzosoprano), in songs by Beethoven, "Ich Liebe Dich," " Die Trommel Geruhret," " Freudvoll

Und Leidvoll,’" " Wonne Der Wehmut " 8.48 Recordings: Felix Weingartner, conducting the London Philharmonic Orchestra, "Eleven Viennese Dances " Beethoven 9. 0 Weather report and station notices 9. 5 Recordings: Heinrich Schlusnus (baritone) "Rhine Legend" .. Mahler "The Drummer Boy " Mahler 9.14 Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra "Allegro Moderato and Adagio" from Symphony No. 7 in E Major .... Bruckner 10. 0 CLOSE DOWN UY 2X Soke nie 6. Op.m. Selected recordings 8.30 Choral music with instrumental relief, featuring the BBC chorus 10.0 Close down

PAN | WELLINGTON 570 k.c. 526 m. 9. 0 } Selected recordings 9.15 Programme by the Wellington City Salvation Army Band (relayed from the Citadel) 9.45 Selected recordings 10. O Weather report for aviators 10.28to10.30 Time signals from the Dominion Observatory 11. 0 Anglican Church Service, relayed from St. Peter’s, Willis. Street. Preacher: Ven. Archdeacon Bullock. Organist and choirmaster: S, B. Shortt 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) "Mazeppa-Symphonic Poem" Played by the Philharmonic Orchestra, Berlin Here is a piece of music that was inspired by the legendary story of Mazeppa, a Pole who fell in love with another man’s wife, His punishment was

to be turned adrift in the wilderness, bound to’a horse’s back. Mazeppa escaped injury, and subsequently rose to military fame under Peter the Great of Russia, and Charles XII. of Sweden. Liszt’S music vividly illustrates this story as far as any musie can tell tales. j 2.14 Selected recordings 3.0 "Voices of Celebrities, Past and Present" 3.20 Selected recordings 3.28to3.30 Time signals 4.30 Close down 6. O Children’s session, conducted by Uncle William, assisted by children from St. Stephen’s Sunday School 7. 0 Baptist Church Service, relayed from Brooklyn Baptist Church, Preacher: Rey. J. Russell Grave. Organist: H. Haigh; Choirmaster: J. Morgan 8.15 Selected recordings (approx. ) 8.30 Recording: Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra of New York, conducted by Arturo Toscanini, "Siegfried Idyll" .. Wagner 8.45 TALK, by Dr. R. A. Millikan, world-famous scientist " Science and the Standard of Living " 9. 0 Weather report and station notices 9. 5 Music from the Theatre — " LOUISE " The great French romantic opera by Charpentier Featuring. Ninon Vallin in the part of Louise, the French working girl, and Georges Thill as her lover, Julien, the artist, The opera depicts the conflict of two emotions in the soul of a young girllove for her family, and the irresistible longing for complete personal liberty. 10.22 CLOSE DOWN CAY 840 k.c, 357m. 6. Oto 8.30 p.m. Selected recordings 8.30 Popular Sunday Concert. A pro. gramme of light musical entertainment provided by: Marta Eggerth (soprano), Raymond Newell (hbaritone), and The Ambassadors Male Quartet Instrumental interludes by: Al Bollington (organist), and Lukewela’s Royal Hawalians, with Fred Hartley’s Novelty Quintet 10. 0 Close down All programmes in this issue are ight to The Listener, and may not be without permission,

Religious Services On The Air This Sunday Baptist Service from Mt. Eden Church. Rev. J. D. Jensen. Presbyterian Service from St. James’s Church. Rev. R. Ferguson Fish, 7 p.m. Anglican Service from St. Peter's Church. Ven. Archdeacon Bullock. 11 a.m. Baptist Service from Brooklyn Church. Rev. J. Russell Grave. Presbyterian Service from Knox Church. Rev. T. W. Armour, Anglican Service, broadcast from the studio. Canon S. Parr. 7 p.m. Anglican Service from St. John’s Church. Rev. J. Morland. Presbyterian Service from St. Andrew’s Church, Rev. H. J. Ryburn. 6.30 p.m. : Gospel Hall Service from Napier. W. J. Barham. 7 p.m. Methodist Service from Central Church. Rev. W. H. Greenslade. 6.30 p.m. 1YA: 11 a.m. 2YA: 7 p.m. 3YA: 11 a.m, 4YA: Il a.m. 2YH: 4YZ: ne

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9. 0 11. 0 SV, CHRISTCHURCH 720 k.c. 416m. Selected recordings Presbyterian Service, relayed from Knox Church. Preacher: Rey. T. W. Armour. Organiste: Miss V. Butler. Choirmaster: A. G. Thompson 12.15 p.m. Selected recordings 1.0 2. 0 3. 0 3.20 4.30 5.30 6.15 7. 0 8.15 8.30 3.40 DINNER MUSIC Selected recordings Concerto in D Major for Violin and Orchestra (Prokofieff), played by Joseph Szigeti (violin) and the London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Sir Thomas Beecham Selected recordings Close down Children’s Song Service, conducted by Canon S. Parr. Subject: "The King’s Farewell Supper " Selected recordings Anglican Service. Broadcast from 3YA Studio. Preacher: Canon S. Parr. Organist and Choirmaster: Foster Browne Selected recordings Recording: The Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Leopold Ludwig, " Oberon" Overture .. Weber Marie Campbell, contralto recital: "To Music" ......, Schubert "Cradle Song" .... Mozart "Caro Mio Ben"...Giordani "The Blacksmith" .. Brahms Recording: The Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, "Sylvia Ballet" .... Delibes Weather forecast and station notices Betty and Vivienne Blamires in a Pianoforte and Violin recital Richard Tauber (tenor) in a group of songs from Schubert’s " A Winter Journey ": "The Stormy Morning," "The Raven," " The Organ Player," " Courage," " Good Night " The story of Schubert’s song cycle "The Winter Journey" is the tale of a disappointed lover’s regrets, dreams and frus+ trations. It is really wonderful that in

this succession of twenty-four songs, all dealing with descriptions of emoticon, Schubert manages to avoid any semblance of musical. tautology — he never repeats himself. 9.36 Recordings: Leo Stin (organ), " Angel’s Serenade" . Braga "The Sea’s Surging Devotion" Goublier "Chanson Hindoue " | Rimsky-Korsakov " Berceuse de Jocelyn" Godard 9.46 Amelita Galli-Curci (soprano) "The Gipsy and the Bird" Benedict "Parla Valeo? oss. Arditi "Lo! Hear the Gentle Lark" Bishop 9.56 Eugene Ormandy and the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, " Moto Perpetuo" .. Paganini 10.0 CLOSE DOWN

SHV A CHRISTCHURCH 1200 k.c. 250 m. 6. Op.m. Recordings 8.30 8.40 9. 7 9.11 9.17 9.23 9.31 9.41 9.47 9.52 Gilbert and Sullivan selection The Mystery Club: " The Golden Star" Roses of Picardy, a concert version Angela Parselles sings Piccolo duets, with orchestra Gigli (tenor) Violin soli, by Heifetz Barnabas von Geczy and his orchestra Two songs in English by Lotte Lehmann **Die Schonbrunner " Waltg 10. 0 Close down

AN DUNEDIN 790 k.c. 380 m. 9. 0am. CHIMES 10. 11. Selected recordings Weather report for aviators Selected recordings Anglican Service, relayed from St. John’s Anglican Church. Preacher: Rey. J. Morland. Organist: G. Wilkinson Selected recordings 1. Op.m. Weather report for aviators Dinner music 2. 0 Selected recordings

2.30 The Seven Symphonies. of Sibelius, "No. 7 in C Major, Op. 105" 4.30 5.30 6.15 6.30 Selected recordings Close down Children’s Song Service, conducted by Big Brother Bill Selected recordings Presbyterian Service, relayed from St. Andrew’s — Presbyterian Church. Preacher: Rev. H. J. Ryburn. Organist: Colin Oliver

7.45 8.15 10. 0 Selected recordings Organ Recital by Prof. V. E. Galway, Mus.D. (relay from the Dunedin Town Hall) Weather report and station notices ~~ a a "SEMI-DETACHED." — An adaptation of P. G. Wodehouse’s novel, "Sam _ the Sudden." Produced by the National Broadcasting Service CLOSE DOWN aly DUNEDIN 1140 k.c. 263m, 6. Op.m. Selected’ reeordings 8.30 9. 0 9.42 10. 0 ""Wandering with the West Wind" Four melody makers entertain, presenting Brian Lawrence (baritone), Gino Bordin (guitar), Miliza Korjus (soprano), and Harry Horlick and his orchestra ‘Melodies that made Fortunes * (No. 3) Close down

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aw 77 INVERCARGILL 680k.c. 441m. 411. Oa.m.-1.0 p.m. Selected recordings 2. © Boston Promenade Orchestra, with vocal interludes 2.30 "In Springtime a Young Man’s Fancy " 3.0 Overture to " Tannhauser" (Wagner), played by the Berlin Pbilharmonic Orchestra 3.16 Famous" artists: Eileen Joyce (piano) 3.30-4.0 Medley time 6.30 Relay of Evening Service from Central Methodist Church. Preacher: Rev. W. H. Greenslade. Choirmaster: Mr. D. A. Highet, Organist: Mr. Paul Wesney 7.45 Selected recordings 8.15 ‘John Halifax, Gentleman " 8.30 ‘The Flute of Sans-Souci," played by the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra 8.45 cCoronets of England: " The Life of Queen Elizabeth " 9.12 Scenes from Persia 9.30 Slumber session 10. O° Close down Sz GREYMOUTH 940k.c. 319m. 12. 0-1.30 p.m. Dinner music 5.30 Sacred Song Service, conducted by the Salvation Army 6.15 A music delicacy 630 Melodies of the moment 6.46 "Carson Robison" 7.0 New Light Symphony Orchestra and Gladys Swarthout (mezzosoprano) 7.30 Memories of the theatre: "Gaiety" 8.0 Melodies of the masters 8.30 Musical feature: ‘The Buccaneers" 8.45 The BBC Wireless Military Band 9. 0 Melody for Two (selection) 9.6 "Singapore Spy" (episode 14) 9.30 By a gipsy camp-fire 10. 0 Close down

QV irl 760 k.c. 395 m. 11. Oa.m.-1.0 p.m. Selected recordings 2. 0-4.0 Afternoon concert session 6.30 Miscellaneous recordings 7. 0 Relay of Evening Service from Gospel Hall, Napier. Preacher: W. J. Barham. Organiste: Miss Garratt. Choirmaster: L. Hughes 8.15 Selected recordings, station announcements (approx. ) 8.30 Evening concert session: ‘"Masaniello"? Overture 8.45 Vicente Gomez (guitar) 9. 0 Lotte Lehmann (soprano) 9.20 Egon Petri (piano) 9.40 Sydney MacEwan (tenor) 10. O Close down 2 y IN] 920 k.c. 327m. 7. Op.m. Classical music, opening with "La Gazza Ladra "’ Overture (Rossini), played by the London Philharmonic Orchestra 7.30 Light opera and musical comedy selections 8. 0 Light classical music 8.30 Concert programme: "Eleven Viennese Dances "’ (Beethoven), played by the London Philharmonic Orchestra 8.48 "Every Walk of Life-The Shop Girl" (episode 2) 9.0 Light classical music 9.30 "Pinto Pete" 10. 0 Close down 2 Y 990 k.c. 303m. 7. Op.m. Brian Lawrence and his orchestra 7.36 ‘Those We Love." (episode 11) 8. 0 Tit-bits, a session of tuneful favourites 8.40 2YD trailer 8.45 Dad and Dave 9. 0 This week’s special: ‘‘ Radio City Revels " 9.30 2YD singers 9.45 Strings: Fifteen minutes of smooth rhythm 10. 0 Close down 2 AUCKLAND 1250k.c. 240m. 40. Oa.m. Sacred and orchestral selections 41. 0 Concert session 412. 0 Luncheon music 2. Op.m. Selections from the shows and musical comedies 3.0 Piano selections, piano accordion and band musie 4.0 Miscellaneous, light orchestral and popular medleys 5.30 Announcements 5.40-6.0 Light orchestral numbers 7. 0 Orchestral items 7.30 Concert session 8.15 Scots session 9.15 Operatic and classical gems 10. 0 Close down