DON GIOVANNI
Sir,-As a music-lover I wish to express my appreciation of the recorded presentation of the above opera. I shall look forward to the second half when the delicate and delightful little air, ‘Deh viene alla finestra,’ should be heard to advantage. I am sure many besides myself would be glad to hear more complete operas presented. The tuneful "Lucia di Lammermoor" with its Scottish setting would be popular. A few suggestions. The " William Tell" Overture is frequently rendered, but not the beautiful "Dawn." Similarly, when "The Moonlight Sonata" is announced, why is it always the First Movement? I enjoyed Chopin’s brilliant Valse in D Flat Major and timed what is known as "The Minute Waltz." Naturally, it took exactly one minute. I would suggest that mention of this interesting sidelight might add interest to this work. I should like to hear the "Black Key Study"-and referred to as such. The programme organisers do not seem to appreciate that there are duets from the operas. Though there are hundreds, I don’t think I have ever heard one. To name a few enjoyable duets-*" Aida," "Les Pecheurs des Perles,’ "Don Pasquale,’ " Rigoletto " (between Rigoletto and Gilda), Lucia (love scene at fountain). There is a vast selection of operatic gems not heard over the air. The service is in danger of overdoing the Barcarolle
(from " Offenbach") and the " Blue Danube.’’-
R. D.
BAEYERTZ
(Auckland).
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 4, Issue 85, 7 February 1941, Page 4
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233DON GIOVANNI New Zealand Listener, Volume 4, Issue 85, 7 February 1941, Page 4
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