SUNDAY NATIONAL

New Zealand Listener, Volume 1, Issue 23, 1 December 1939, Page 13

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NY AUCKLAND 650 k.c. 462m. 9. Oam. Selected recordings 11. 0 Presbyterian Service, relayed from St. David’s Church. Preacher: Rey. W. BowerBlack. Organist: E. S. Craston. Choirmaster: H. Blakeley 12.15 p.m. Selected recordings 1.0 2. 0 2.16 3.30 3.44 4.30 5.30 7. 0 8.15 8.30 8.42 DINNER MUSIC: "Five Men Find Fame": Notable Centenaries of 1939 (group 7) Selected recordings Danses by Debussy, played by the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra Selected recordings Close down Children’s Song Service Anglican Service, relayed from St. Mary’s Cathedral Preacher: Dean Wm. Fan- = Organist: Edgar Rana Selected recordings CONCERT PROGRAMME Recordings: Sir Thomas Beecham conducting the London Philharmonic Orchestra, "The Thieving Magpie" COVGrtUTE) 225. ics es Rossini Lawrence Tibbett (baritone), "Room for the Factotum of the City" .......... Rossini et Sey Beer ere Recordings: TALK by the Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. M. J. Savage, ""New Zealand’s Problems as I See Them" (National broadcast)

9. 0 9.20 Reserved Weather report and station notices Recorded play: " Endeavour," by Isobel Andrews | This play won the first prize in the 1938-1939 Radio Play competition, conducted by the Service. Produced by the National Broadcasting Service 10.20 CLOSE DOWN

NY AUCKLAND 880k.c. 341m. 6. Op.m. Selected recordings 8.30 Symphonic programme: Orchestral work by Dr. Ralph Vaughan Williams. The Queen’s Hall Orchestra, conducted by Sir Henry Wood, "The Wasps" Overture 8.42 BBC Chorus, conducted by Leslie Woodgate: "To the Daffodils," "To the Virgins" (Quilter) 8.50 Queen’s Hall Orchestra, "A London Symphony " (Vaughan Williams) 9.32 Kirsten Flagstad (soprano) 9.44 Sir Henry J. Wood, conducting the BBC Orchestra, with sixteen outStanding vocalists: "Serenade to Music" (Vaughan Williams). Specially composed and dedicated to Sir eit Wood on the occasion of his ubilee 10. 0 Close down

DAY | WELLINGTON 570 k.c. 526m. 9. Oa.m. Selected recordings 10. 0 Weather report for aviators 10.28to10.30 Time signals from 11. 0 the Dominion Observatory Methodist Church Service, relayed from Wesley Methodist Church, Taranaki Street. Preacher: Rev. Percy Paris. Organist and Choirmaster: H. Temple White

12.15 p.m. Selected recordings (approx. ) 1. 0 2.44 3. 0 Weather report for aviators DINNER SESSION Major works by Sir Edward Elgar, O.M., K.C.V.O. (18571934), "Symphony No. 1 in A Flat Major, Op. 55, played by the London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by the composer ~ Selected recordings "Then and Now." Gramophone Stars and their recordings (No. 1) 3.28t0o3.30 Time signals from 4.30 5.30 the Dominion Observatory Close down Children’s United Rally in Terrace Congregational Church

7. O Presbyterian Church Service, relayed from St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. Preacher: Rev. Brian Kilroy. Organist and Choirmaster? Frank Thomas 8.15 Selected recordings (approx. ) 8.30 Recordings: Eugene Ormandy and _ the Philadelphia Orchestra, "Les Preludes" (Symphonic PUM) ies. cates Liszt 8.45 TALK by the Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. M. J. Savage, "New Zealand’s Problems as I See Them" (National broadcast) 9. O Reserved 9.20 Weather report and station notices 9.25 "Music from the Theatre" The Ballet "Francesca di Rimini," to the music of Tchaikovski 9.45 Oscar Natzke (bass), "Pilgrim’s Song" Tchaikovski 9.49 The Queen’s Hall Orchestra, conducted by Sir Henry J. Wood, "Symphonische Minuten" Oe, SOR f5 eéaes Dohnanyi Capriccio, Rapsodia, Scherzo, Tema con Variazioni, Rondo 10. 1 CLOSE DOWN 2 Y 840 k.c, 357 m. 6. Oto8.30p.m. Selected recordings 8.30 After church concert: A programme of light music, featuring popular yocal combinations, with interludes by your favourite instrumentalists 10. 0 Close down

Figures to Fit The Nazis state that after nearly two months of war ONLY THREE U-BOATS HAVE FAILED TO REPORT. It is now assumed that these have been lost.-BBC News. Professor Einstein had to flee Incompetent from Germany; He couldn’t do the simplest Trick In Political Arithmetic. -W.S.B.

Religious Services On The Air 1YA: 2YA: 3YA: 4YA: 2YH: 4YZ: This Sunday Presbyterian Service from St. David’s Church. Rey. W. Bower Black. 11 a.m. : An§glican Service from St. Mary’s Cathedral. Dean Wm. Fancourt. 7 p.m. Methodist Service from Taranaki Street Church. Rey. Percy Paris. 11 a.m. Presbyterian Service from St. Andrew’s Church. Rev. Brian Kilroy. 7 p.m. Methodist Service from Durham Street Church. Rev. Raymond Dudley. 11 a.m. Congregational Service from Trinity Church. Pastor H. W. Gregory. 7 p.m. Baptist Service from Hanover Street Church. Rev. J. Ewen Simpson. 11 a.m. Roman Catholic Service from St. Joseph’s Cathedral. 7 p.m. Baptist Service from Hastings. Rev. C. B. Boggis. 7 p.m. Anglican Service from St. John’s Church. Ven. Archdeacon J. A. Lush. 6.30 p.m.

From the Exhibition The NBS studio at the Exhibition is on the air regularly from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. every week-night. Sessions for children are broadcast from the Exhibition every Wednesday and Saturday evening from 5 p.m. to 5.45 p.m. The use of broadcasting and studio equipment is being demonstrated regularly at the NBS exhibit,

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SAY AE aewealpephites 720 k.c. 416m. 8. Oa.m. Selected recordings 11. 0 Methodist Service, relayed from Durham Street Church Preacher: Rey. Raymond Dudley, M.A. Organist and Choirmaster: Melville Lawry 12.15 p.m. Selected recordings 1. 0 2. 0 3. 0 8.10 4.30 5.30 6.15 7. 0 8.15 Dinner music Selected recordings "Organ Music" by Johann Sebastian Bach, Played by Albert Schweitzer No. 3 " Prelude and Fugue in G Major" Selected recordings Close down Children’s Song Service, conducted by H. Sturge Subject: "The Growth of the Kingdom " Selected recordings Congregational Service, relayed from Trinity Church Preacher: Pastor H. W. Greg-_ ory. Organist: Len Boot. Choir-conductor: Miss Helen Salkeld Selected recordings

8.30 Recording: Boston Promenade Orchestra, conducted by Arthur Fiedler, " Rienzi" Overture .. Wagner 8.45 TALK by the Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. M. J. Savage, "New Zealand’s Problems as I See Them " (National broadcast) 9. 0 Reserved 9.20 Weather report and station notices 9.25 Music from the Theatre: "THE PEARL FISHERS " Bizet’s exotic Cingalese opera This work is based on an Oriental theme, and is picturesque and colourful, Though it lacks the dash and electric thrill of "Carmen," its lovely melodies are receiving the better appreciation they deserve. Highlights are the numbers "In the Depths of the Temple,’ ‘‘ Mi par dudir ancora,’ ‘‘ Brahma Gran Dio,’ and " De Mon Amie Fleur Endormie.’? The artists are Gigli; de Luca, Toti dal Monte, and Guiseppe Lugo. The action takes place in Ceylon, in early barbaric times. 10.30 Close down SV CHRISTCHURCH 1200 k.c. 250m. 6. Op.m. Selected recordings 8.30 Vocal selection from ‘ Boccaccio" 8.39 The Mystery Club: " The Major Operation " 9. 6 Recital programme, featuring Bernard Levitow’s Salon Orchestra, Gitta Alpar (soprano), Lew White (organ), and Thomas L, Thomas (baritone) * 10. 0 Close down

AN 4 DUNEDIN 790 k.c. 380 m. 9. Dam. CHIMES: Selected recordings Weather report for aviators Selected recordings Baptist service, relayed from Hanover Street Baptist Church. Preacher: Rev. J. Ewen Simpson. Choirmaster: H. P. Desmoulins. Organiste: Miss P. Westland. 12.15 p.m. Selected recordings 1.0 2.0 2.30 2.45 3.30 3.50 4.30 5.30 6.15 7. © 8.15 8.30 8.38 8.45 Weather report for aviators Dinner music Selected recordings Songs of Debussy, sung by Maggie Teyte, with Alfred Cortot at the piano Selected recordings "Personalities Over Four Centuries ": Famous Centenaries of 1939. (Group 6) Selected recordings Close down Children’s song service, conducted by Big Brother Bill Selected recordings Roman Catholic service, relayed from St. Joseph’s Cathedral Selected recordings Symphony Orchestra Concert, conducted by Sir Thomas Beecham Assisting soloist: Feodor Chaliapin (bass), Sir Thomas Beecham conducting the London Philharmonic Orchestra, "Carnaval Romain" OverSOND. 7 has ck caenvin cee Feodor Chaliapin (bass), "Song of the Flea" Moussorgsky "Down the Volga" (with choir) arr. Alexandroff TALK by the Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. M. J. Savage, "New Zealand’s Problems as I See Them" (National broadcast)

9. O Reserved 9.20 Weather report and station notices 9.256 "MUSIC OF DELIUS" Sir Thomas Beecham will conduct the London Philharmenic Orchestra Soloist: Dora Labbette The Orchestra, "Eventyr" (Once Upon a Time) _ 9.41 Dora Labbette (soprano) "Evening Voices" "Cradle Song " "The Nightingale " 9.49 The Orchestra, *Paris"’. (The Song of .a Great City) 10.15 CLOSE DOWN

4 v 1140k.c, 263m, | 6. Op.m. Sclected recordings 8.30 "Wandering with the West Wind" 9. 8 BBC recorded programme: "Flying High" A variety show provided by ex-members of the Royal Air Force, and recorded from the Lone don Studios of the British Broadcasting Corporation 10. 0 Close down All programmes in this issue are copyright to The Listener, and may not be reprinted without permission,

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a 680k.c. 441m, * 11. Oa.m.-1.0 p.m. Sunday morning programme 2.0 Reginald King and his Orchestra, with vocal interludes 2.830 My Ain Folk 3.0 ‘" Moldau" (Smetana), played by the €zech Philharmonic Orchestra 9.12 Famous artists: Fraser Gange (bass), and Louis Kentner (piano) 3.30-4.0 Medley time 6.30 Relay of Evening Service from St. John’s Anglican Church. Preacher: Ven. Arch. J. A, Lush. Organist: Charles Martin 7.45 Gleanings from far and wide 8.15 "The Life of Emile Zola" 8.45 Talk, by the Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. M. J. Savage, "New Zealand’s Problems as I See Them" (National broadcast) 8. 0 Reserved 9.30 ‘John Halifax, Gentleman" 9.45 Slumber session 10. 0 Close down S22 GREYMOUTH 940k.c. 319m. 412. 0-1.30 p.m. Variety programme 12.30 Reserved 6.30 Sacred Song Service, conducted by the Salvation Army 6.15 Reserved 6.30 Tunes of to-day 6.46 Carson Robison and his Pioneers 7. O Heinz Huppertz and his Orchestra, and Le " Chanteur Sans Nom" 7.30. Memories of the Theatre: ‘Gaiety’ 8. 0 Melodies of the Masters 8.30 ‘The Buccaneers" 8.45 Talk, by the Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. M. J. Savage, "New Zealand’s Problems as | See Them" (National broadcast) 9. O Reserved 9.20 "Singapore Spy" (last episode) 9.46 Listen and relax 10. 0 Close down 2 NAPIER 760 kc. 395m. 11. Oa.m--1.0 p.m. Selected recordings 2. 0-4.0 Afternoon concert session 6.30 Miscellaneous music 7. 0 Relay of Evening Service from Bap~ tist Church, Hastings. Preacher: Rey. C. B. Boggis. Organist: W. Kean. Choirmistress: Miss B. McHutchon 8.15 (approx.) Selected recordings and Station announcements 8.20 Simon Barer (piano) 8.45 Talk, by the Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. M. J. Savage, "‘New Zealand’s Problems as I See Them" (National broadcast) 9. 0 Reserved 9.20 Radio play: "At the Foot of the Mountain,’ a New Zealand drama written by W. Graeme Holder 9.50 Lina Palinghi (soprano) 9.55 The Halle Orchestra, ‘ Cossack Dance" from ‘*‘ Mazeppa" (Tchaikovski) 10. 0 Close down 2 Y IN] 920k.c. 327m. 7. Op.m. Classical music, introducing Eduoard Commette (organ), playing ‘‘ Piece Heroique" (Franck) 7.30 Light opera.and musical comedy 8. 0 Light classical music

8.45 9.12 9.30 10. 0 Talk, by the Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. M. J. Savage, "New Zealand’s Problems as I See Them" (National broadcast) "Every Walk of Life" »-- The Sailor’ (episode 2) Light classical music "Pinto Pete" Close down QW] WELLINGTON 990 k.c. 303 m, 7. Op.m. Hal Kemp and his Orchestra 7.35 8. 0 8.45 9.22 9.45 10. 0 "Those We Love" (episode 23) Tit-Bits "The Nuisance" (episode 4) Did you know?: A review of the a of some well-known airs Strings Close down | 2 AUCKLAND 1250 k.c, 240m. 10. Oa.m. Sacred and orchestral selec11. 0 12. 0 tions Concert hour Luncheon music 2. Op.m. Selections from the shows and 3. 0 4.40 5.30 musical comedies Piano selections, miscellaneous items, Western songs and Hawaiian melodies Band music, organ selections and popular medleys Announcements 5.40-6.0 Light orchestral numbers 7. 0 7.30 8.15 9.15 10, 0 Orchestral session Concert session Scottish session | Gems from Oratorio Close down