DR. BRADSHAW'S RECITALS.
Sir.-May I add my plea to that of Francis Clark and others that Dr. Bradshaw’s playing be recorded, and that the records be made available to the public. There are no records of good organ musi¢g to be purchased in Auckland. I would suggest further that recordings of the choir of Christchurch Cathedral would be greatly appreciated if arrangements could be made. In conclusion, I would like to express my appreciation of the 1YX programme at 9 o'clock every Wednesday.
R. S.
JARDIN
(Takapuna)
-_ fT Cr | Sir,-I was very pleased to read the letter by C.M.L. on recording Dr. Bradshaw. It is recognised that Dr. Bradshaw is one of the very few great organists of the world and it is only fitting and proper that we should: have his genius with us for all time. The educational and artistic value of these records would be invaluable to all aspiring organists as well as to all genuine music lovers. Just imagine having at one’s hand the Six Organ Sonatas of Mendelssohn or ‘the Widor Symphonies (complete), not to mention all the other great works as played by the Doctor.
C.A.
W.
(Christchurch).
Sir-I agree that Dr. Bradshaw should be recorded, but suggest that the commencement of the recitals be brought forward, as on two occasions this month the recitals have been interrupted. Recently one item in the Passion music was omitted altogether for the recorded chiming of Big Ben. Surely the chiming of Big Ben is unnecessary for a call -to silent prayer. Prayer is not to be regarded as an automatic ritual by those who stay at home while others, otherwise engaged, forget the hour of 9 p.m. The ever-conscious. realisation of the great sacrifices that the Youth of our country and our Allies have made should be the greatest prayer that mankind can
offer.
A. E.
STOCK
(Eastbourne).
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 12, Issue 303, 13 April 1945, Page 7
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