OPERA BROADCASTS
Sir,-May I express my gratitude that at long last we were allowed to hear Beethoven’s Choral Symphony from 2YC last week. After "one good deed a week" would it be too much to hope for a broadcast of his Mass in _D (Missa Solemnis), and his opera _ "Fidelio" as well? Talking of operas reminds me of the wish frequently expressed in this column to become acquainted with the cast of the opera which is broadcast. In reply to these suggestions, The Listener pointed out some time ago that there is no space at present for printing the detailed programme of the opera. But why cannot the cast (including the conductor) be announced, as it used to be done, prior to the performance and at the end again, if necessary. I am convinced that I am not the only one to be more interested in hearing the names of the principal singers than being informed that HMV or Columbia or Par-lophone-as the case may be-recorded this particular work. I am aware that the names of the recording firms have to be mentioned, but must it be done at the expense of the artists whose performance we enjoy?
MUSICA
(Wellington).
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 10, Issue 240, 28 January 1944, Page 5
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200OPERA BROADCASTS New Zealand Listener, Volume 10, Issue 240, 28 January 1944, Page 5
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