LOCAL ARTISTS
To The Editor, "The Listener." Sir,-Your correspondent J.E.B. asks for more broadcasting of local singers, and declares that the "freshness" of the untrained frequently surpasses experienced artists. While not wishing to belittle aspiring novices, one is surprised to learn that average efforts could be preferred to the perfection of
the world’s best. Indeed, is not the aim of the traditional Conservatoire system to remove the blatancy of that "freshness" which effectively flaws amateur singing? Many youthful triers on the air would be greatly improved by a course of breathing exercises and tenal study. After hearing an interpretation of opera by Gigli or Korjus, or of Lieder by Richard Tauber, these efforts of parlour-entertainers seem a trifle flat. While on the subject, I hope the public will grow to realise and appreciate more widely the flute-like genius of Miliza Korjus, who has certainly no feminine rival in this present age. We want much more of her on the air. Yours, etc.,
Timaru,
PAULA
HANGER
February 27, 1940.
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 2, Issue 38, 15 March 1940, Page 10
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