ORCHESTRAL CONCERT PRICES
sir,-We have frequentiy Deen tolia that an important, if not the main, function of the~National Orchestra is to
bring music to the people. May I suggest that the present scale of prices will not bring the people to the music? At the recent performance of the Orchestra in Christchurch the prices ranged from 2/6 to 7/6, plus tax. There was only a limited number of 2/6 seats, obtainable by queueing at the theatre at 7.0 p.m. on the night of the performance. We realise that this is a Broadcasting Orchestra and that we are privileged to hear it for no more than the cost of our radio licence. Nevertheless, the public performances give us an opportunity of hearing and seeing a full orchestra in action, which is a rare treat indeed. The actual presence of the players does enhance the enjoyment, and, I think, increase appreciation. We understand that the National Orchestra will usually play in a civic hall. Why do we, as taxpayers, have to pay such high prices for the pleasure of hearing our orchestra play in our halls? Public ‘performances should give an opportunity for a widened appreciation of: music; they will not do so, if the lowest price is well above that of the vast majority of other entertainments. Would it not be possible to make all seats one price, and that a lower one than at present, so that everybody. (without distinction) could share. in a very valuable experience? POOR STUDENT (Christchurch),
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 16, Issue 410, 2 May 1947, Page 18
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250ORCHESTRAL CONCERT PRICES New Zealand Listener, Volume 16, Issue 410, 2 May 1947, Page 18
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