NATIONAL ORCHESTRA
Sir-On behalf of the Blenheim Branch of the British Music Society, I wish to inquire about the chances musiclovers in provincial towns have 6f both hearing and seeing the N.Z. National Symphony Orchestra in the flesh. We know that a tour of the four main centres, with special concerts for young people, is planned. We rejoice with the (continued on next page)
(continued. from previous page) favoured few, but what of the future, and what of us? The Government in its wisdom has formed and is sponsoring this National Orchestra, and we feel that if the smaller towns-as well as the cities-are not permitted to participate in the education and uplift afforded by such an organisation, the ideal and object of the project is defeated before it is fairly launched. True, we shall be hearing the broadcasts given from the centres, but that is no "genuine" experience, and we can daily hear recordings of the world’s greatest orchestras. Our need is direct contact, as only in that way can we learn, be inspired, and encouraged to carry on with our efforts to keep the musical flag flying in our own home towns. It will be readily understood that we people of the smaller centres canrot journey en masse to the city for the purpose of attending the concerts; it is impossible both in terms of time and money. We feel it is for the National Orchestra to visit us even with possibly a small financial loss. We in our turn would deem, it a privilege not only to have the op unity of attending the concerts, but also to extend whatever hospitality might be necessary to the personnel of the Orchestra, to make the visits possible. : In conclusion, I would like to point out that we believe that our young people are as intelligent as those in the main centres. Therefore, should they not also be given a chance to become orchestraminded, which as all musicians know jis the only true musical basis? Must they be penalised for not living in the cities? M. MARCH, President, Blenheim Branch, British Music Society, (This year’s activities of the National Orchestra consist mainly of inaugtral concerts at the main centres. Future policy in connection with the orchestra is still being formulated and Ev, sale faised are still under discussion,-
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 16, Issue 405, 28 March 1947, Page 12
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