SUNDAY NATIONAL

New Zealand Listener, Volume 1, Issue 21, 17 November 1939, Page 13

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NY, AUCKLAND 650 k.c. 462 m. 9. Oa.m. Selected recordings 11. 0 Anglican Service, relayed from St. Mark’s Church. Preacher: Rey. Percy Houghton. Organist: A. Pascoe 12.15 p.m. Selected recordings 1.0 DINNER MUSIC: 2. 0 Recorded feature: "Commerce, Culture and Wedding Bells." Notable centenaries of 1939 (group 5) 2.24 Selected recordings 3.30 "Thus Spake Zarathustra," a tone poem by Richard Strauss, played by Serge Koussevitzky and the Boston Symphony Orchestra : Richard Strauss himself has told us that. in this music he "intended to convey musically an idea of the evolution of the human race from its origin, through the various phases of development, religious as well as scientific, up to Nietzsche’s idea of the Superman. The whole symphonic poem is intended.as my homage to the genius of Nietzsche, which found its greatest exemplification in his book, ‘ Thus Spake Zarathustra.’ " 4. 8 Selected recordings 4.30 Close down 5.30 Children’s Song Service 7. 0 Salvation Army Service, relayed from the Congress Hall. Preacher: Adjutant W. Thompson. Bandmaster: T. N. Rive 8.15 Selected recordings 8.30 CONCERT PROGRAMME Recordings: New Queen’s Hall Light Orchestra, " Britannia" Overture Sir A. C. Mackenzie

8.39 9. 0 9.20 9.25 9.29 9.40 10. 0 Recorded feature: "A Letter from Frederic Rosse, the English Theatre Composer " Reserved Weather report and station notices Recordings: Lilly Gyenes and her 20 Hungarian Gipsy Girls, "Hungarian Folk Sengs and Melodies " Muriel Brunskill (contralto), "God Make Me Kind" ilaydn Wood Grande Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano, conducted by Cav. L. Molajoli, "Festival in Rome" Respighi Nelson, Eddy (baritone), "Through the Years" Youmans "Dusty Road" Rene Light Symphony Orchestra, conducted by the composer, Three Men-Suite .... Coates "The Man from the Country" "The Man About Town" "The Man from the Sea" CLOSE DOWN INK Aeeetiie 6.0 p. 8.30 8.34 8.40 10. 0 m. Selected recordings Symphonic programme: London Philharmonic Orchestra, " Facade Suite No. 2" (Walton) Kirsten Flagstad (soprano) Marguerite Long (piano), and the Colonne Symphony Orchestra of Paris, "Symphony for Orchestra and Pianoforte"’ (Vincent d’Indy) Don Cossacks Choir, directed by Serge Jaroff, "A Christmas Song " (Gogotzky), ‘‘ Caucasian Prayer and Dance" (Shvedolf) London Symphony Orchestra, "In a Summer Garden" (Delius) Nancy Evans (contralto) Boston Symphony Orchestra, " Petrouchka" Suite (Stravinsky) Close down

Y/ WELLINGTON wet 570 k.c. 526 m. 9. Oa.m. Selected recordings 10. O Weather report for aviators 10.28t010.30 Time signals from the Dominion Observatory 11. O Presbyterian Church Service, relayed from St. James’s, Wellington South. Preacher: Rey. W. R. Hutchinson. Organist and _ choirmaster: John Randal 12.15 p.m. Selected recordings (approx.) 1. 0 Weather report for aviators DINNER SESSION 2.0 "The Symphonies of Schumann": "No. 1 in B Flat Major, Op. 38," played by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Frederick Stock 2.28 Selected recordings 3. 0 "What’s in a Name?" (No. 5). Studies of people to whom a change of name brought fame 3.28t03.30 Time signals Selected recordings 4.30 Close down 6. O Children’s Song Service, conducted by Uncle William, assisted by 2YA _ children’s choir 7. O Centennial Anniversary Service of the Lower Hutt Methodist Sunday School, relayed from Lower Hutt Methodist Church. The Lesson will be read by His Excellency the GovernorGeneral, Lord Galway. Preacher: Rev. Angus McBean, President of the Methodist Church of N.Z. Conductor: C. Swift. Organist: R. Harman 8.15 Selected recordings (approx.) 8.30 Miscellaneous -- Programme Recordings: Boston Promenade Orchestra, "William Tell" Overture Rossini 8.42 Sheridan (soprano) and Per-| tite (tenor) with La Scala Orchestra, conducted by Carlo Sabajno: : "Bimba Dogli Occhi" (Child from Whose Eyes) "To T’ho Ghermita" (See, I have Caught You) Puccini 8.50 Andre Gaudin (baritone), "I Am Loved" ., Messager

9. 0 9.20 9.25 9.36 9.44 9.47 "In Your Manner Simple and Sincere": os... .. Messager Lang-Worth Orchestra, "Fantasy of Melodies from Offenbach Operas " Reserve Weather report and station notices London Philharmonic Orchestra, "Prince Igor — Dance of the Young Maidens" ‘ Borodin Rimsky-Korsakov Royal Opera Chorus and Orchestra, Covent Garden, conducted by Vincenzo Bellezza "Salve A Te, Zar Boris Teodororic" (Coronation Scene) Moussorgsky, arr. RimskyKorsakov "Til Vostro Amor Mi Lascia Indifferente" (Polonaise) Moussorgsky, arr. RimskyKorskov Charles Kuhlman (tenor), "Lenski’s Aria: Distant Echo of My Youth" Tschaikovski "Viadimir’s Aria: Daylight Slowly Fades" .... Borodin Lang-Worth Orchestra, " Gavotte" (from " Mignon") Thomas Ezio Pinza (bass), "La Tambour-Major Tout Galonne D’Or" .... Thomas "Ninna Nanna-Berceuse " Thomas The BBC Symphony Orchestra, "Le Prophete, Coronation March" ......... Meyerbeer he Prophet in Meyerbeer’s opera is John of Leyden, leader of the Anabaptists, and the plot is based on an actual historical incident of 1535. The operatic John’s real name was Jan Benckelzoon, The opera was first produced at the Paris Opera, on April 16, 1849, and was very different from Meyerbeer’s work of thirteen years: before — "The Hugenots." The Coronation March is a great favourite with orchestras and bands the world over. 10. 0 CLOSE DOWN QVC MLINGTON 9. 0 10. 0 6. Op.m. Selected recordings "The Village Concert," A BBC recorded feature, devised by PF, ipo rspeoesg produced by Wm. Mcsurg The Concert in the Park: A programme of band music presented by the Band of H.M. Grenadier Guards. (Conductor: Major. George Miller). Assisting artists: George Swift (trumpeter), Nelson Eddy (baritone) Close down

Broadcasts For Schools 1YA: Tuesday, at 1.30 p.m.: Missionary Influence on Agriculture in New Zealand, by Dr. Dale and C. L. Gillies; Music (27), by R. Howie; Boys and Girls Through the Ages (2), by B. M. Kibblewhite. 2YA, 4YA. 4YZ, 3ZR: Thursday, at 1.30 p.m: The Changing World, by the School Reporter; The Merry Go Round (14); Animals at Home (6), by D. W. McKenzie; Exploring New Zealand (4), by A. H. Scotney.

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SV, CHRISTCHURCH 720 k.c. 416m. 9. Oa.m. Selected recordings 11. 0 Salvation Army Service, relayed from the Christchurch Citadel. Speaker: Adjutant N. | E. Bicknell. Bandmaster: N. Goffin. Choirmaster: A. Pike 12.15 p.m. Selected recordings 1. @ DINNER MUSIC O Selected recordings 0 "Organ music by Johann Sebastian Bach, played by Albert Schweitzer " No. 1: " Prelude and Fugue in F Minor" This is the first of a short series of broadcasts of four major organ works by the great Johann Sebastian Bach, upon whom Albert Schweitzer is one of the best living authorities. Next Sunday (Nov. 26), at the same time, 8YA will broadcast the great ‘‘ Fantasia and Fugue in G Minor," played by Albert Schweitzer. This organist’s life of Bach, originally in French, has been translated into German and English. He probably has been quoted more than any authority since Spitta. 4.30 Close down 5.30 Children’s Song Service, conducted by Rey. Father Joyce, assisted by Girls of the Grail Subject: "The Growth of the Kingdom " 6.15 Selected recordings 7. 0 Roman Catholic Service, relayed from St. Mary’s Church. Preacher: Rey. Father T. C. Bergin. Organiste: Miss Dorothy Blake. Choir-conductor, W. A. Atwill 8.15 Selected recordings 8.30 Recordings: London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Sir Landon Ronald, "Coronation March, Op. 65" Elgar.

8.42 10.45 11. 0 The Westminster Singers (unaccompanied), "It’s Oh! To Be a Wild Wind" Elgar "Feasting, I Watch" . Elgar London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Sir Thomas Beecham, " Eventyr (Once Upon a SNES Nisa cea aks eee Reserved Weather forecast and station notices "Victoriana No. 5." Part five of a dramatic mosaic commemorating the life and reign of Queen Victoria "The Exhibition of All Nations." Constructed and produced by the National Broadcasting Service Reserved CLOSE DOWN SIVA CHRISTCHURCH 1200 k.c. 250m. 6. Op.m. Selected recordings 8.30 8.39 9. 6 9.17 9.20 9.28 9.35 9.41 40. 0 "Louise" fantasia ‘©The Mystery Club": " The Hand of Yvonne " Bernard Levitow and His Salon Orchestra Riehard Tauber sings a duet with himself Jascha Heifetz (violin) Ninon Vallin in two songs by Reynaldo Hahn * Andante and Rondo Capriccioso " "Tango de Vorage " "Mannin Veen" Marion Anderson (contralto) Pizzicato Polka Close down

ZN DUNEDIN 790 k.c. 380 m. 9. Oam. Selected recordings 10. O Weather report for aviators 11. Selected recordings Church of Christ Service, relayed from St. Andrew Street Church of Christ. Preacher: Pastor W. D. More. Organist: A. F. Beadle. Choirmaster: G. Hickey Selected recordings

1. Op.m. Weather report for 2. 0 2.30 3.30 4.30 5.30 6.15 6.30 7.45 aviators DINNER MUSIC Selected recordings Tschaikovski’s "NUTCRACKER SUITE" Played by Leopold Stokowski and the Philadelphia Orchestra Selected recordings "From Occident to Orient" Notable Centenaries of 1939 (Group 4) Selected recordings Close down Children’s Song Service, conducted by Big Brother Bill Selected recordings Anglican Service, relayed from St. Paul’s Cathedral. Organist: E. H. Heywood, F.R.C.O. Selected recordings

830 MUSIC FROM THE THEATRE Act 1 of the Opera "Carmen" by Bizet, founded on the novel by Prosper Merimée The action takes place in Seville, Spain, at the beginning of the nineteenth century. The Spanish gipsy, Carmen, lives only for love. After many affairs, she is attracted by the Sergeant of the Dragoons, Don Jose. She encompasses him with her wiles, and leads him to mutiny and desertion, so that finally nothing remains for him but to join the band of smugglers of which Carmen ‘is. a member. His fate is endurable as long as he retains the love of Carmen, but.when she turns from him he is sunk in the depths of despair. He is called to the deathbed of his mother, and on returning he

OD OEE lL finds his still passionately loved Carmen before the arena in Seville, with the bull fighter Escamillo, to whom she has promised her love if he is the victor at the fight. Don Jose approaches her and asks her to return to him. When she ‘coldly repulses him and tries to escape, he stabs her to the heart. 9. 0 Daventry re-broadcast 9.25 Weather report and station notices 9.30 Acts 2, 3 and 4 of the Opera " Carmen" 10.45 Daventry re-broadcast 11. 0 CLOSE DOWN aly DUNEDIN ~ 1140k.c.. 263 m. 6. Op.m. Selected recordings 8.30 Wandering with the West Wind 9. 0 "Baby Parade": Half an hour with the children 9.30 BBC recorded programme: " Hail Variety " 10. 0 Close down

Religious Services On The Air 1YA: 2YA: 3YA: 4YA: 2H: 4YZ: This Sunday Anglican Service from St. Mark’s Church. Rev. Percy Houghton. 11 a.m. Salvation Army Service from The Congress Hall. Adjutant W. Thompson. 7 p.m. Presbyterian Service from St. James’s Church. Rev. W. R. Hutchinson. 11 a.m. Methodist Service from Lower Hutt Church, in celebration of the Sunday School Centennial, with a lesson reading by the Governor-General. Preacher, Rev. Angus McBean. 7 p.m. Salvation Army Service from Christchurch Citadel. Adjutant N. E. Bicknell. 11 a.m. Roman Catholic Service from St. Mary’s Church. Rev. Father T. C. Bergin. 7 p.m. Church of Christ Service from St. Andrew Street Church. Pastor W. D. More. 11 a.m. Anglican Service trom St. Paul’s Cathedral. 6.30 p.m. Anglican Service from St. John’s Cathedral-Church, Napier. The Very Rev. Dean Brocklehurst. 7 p.m. Presbyterian Service from St. Paul’s Church. Rev. W. J. Robertson. 6.30 p.m.

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November 19

aly/ INVERCARGILL 680k.c. 441 m. 41. Oa.m.-1.0 p.m. Sunday, morning pro2.30 3. 0 3.24 gramme Marek . Weber and his "Orchestra, with vocal interludes Jubilee scrapbook Nutcracker Suite (Tschaikovsk!) Famous artists: Feodor Chaliapin (bass) 3.30-4.0 Medley time 6.30 7.45 8.15 8.30 9. 0 9.30 10. 0 Relay of Evening Service from St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church. Preacher: Rev. W. J. Robertson, Choirmaster: F. H. Johnson, Organiste: Mrs. A, E, H, Bath Gleanings from far and wide "John Halifax, Gentleman" "The Life of Emile Zola" Reserved Slumber session Close down AZAR Hab Matt 412. 0-1.30 p.m. Dinner music 12.30 5.30 6.15 6.30 6.46 7.0 7.30 8. 0 8.30 8.45 8.53 Reserved Sacred Song Service, conducted by the Salvation Army Reserved bed Tunes of to-day Carson Robison and his Pioneers Barnabas von Geczy and_ his Orchestra, and Nelson Eddy (baritone) Drury Lane memories Lighter moments with the masters "The Buccaneers " Torchlight music Conrad Veidt: ** Where the Lighthouse Shines Across the Bay

8.56 Ambrose and his Orchestra in concert version of ‘"‘ Escapade " 8. 0 Reserved 8.20 Frankie Carle (piano) 98.23 "Singapore Spy" 9.51 Musical dramatisation by Lew White: " Liebestraum," " The End of a Perfect Day" 10. 0 Close down QV thre. 41. Oa.m.-1.0 p.m. Selected recordings 2. 0-4.0 Afternoon concert session 6.30 Miscellaneous recordings 7. O Relay of Evening Service from St. John’s Anglican Cathedral-Church, Napier. Preacher: The Very Rev. Dean Brocklehurst. Organist and Choirmaster: P. Tombs 8.15 (approx.) Selected recordings, station announcements 8.30 Evening concert session: The Symphony Orchestra, ‘"‘Brahms’ Waltzes" 8.38 Elisabeth Schumann (soprano) 8.41 The Boston Promenade Orchestra 9. 0 Reserved 9.20 London Symphony Orchestra, with organ and chorus, " Selections from ‘The Miracle’" (Humperdinck) 9.28 Yehudi Menuhin (violin) 10. Q Close down 2 Y N 920k.c. 327m. 7. Op.m. Classical music, opening with "The Wasps Overture" (Vaughan Williams), played by the Queen’s Hall Orchestra 7.30 Light opera and musical comedy selections 8. 0 Light classical music 8.30 Concert programme: "Concerto Grosso in B Flat Major" (Handel), | played by Leon Goossens (oboe) and London Philharmonic Orchestra 8.48 "Every Walk of Life-The Stenographer" (episode 4) 98. O Light classical music 9.30 ‘" Pinto Pete" (36) 10. O Close down 2 y 990 k.c. 303 m. 7. Op.m. Eric Coates 7.36 ‘Those We Love" (episode 21) 8. 0 Tit-Bits 8.45 ‘The Nuisance" (episode 2) 98.22 Did You Know? A review of the rhea of some well-known airs 9.45 Strings 10. 0 Close down UZ) foke don, 10. Oa.m. Sacred and orchestral selections 41. 0 Concert session 12. 0 Luncheon music 2. Op.m. Selections from the shows and musical comedies 3. 0 Piano, piano-accordion and organ Selections 4.0 Miscellaneous items, popular medleys, band music 5.30 Announcements 5.40-6.0 p.m. Light orchestral numbers 7. O Orchestral programme 7.30 Concert session 8.15 Scottish session £.15 "A Musical Seascape" 10. 0 Close down