THE New Zealand composer Douglas Lilburn scored another success in the Wellington Town Hall on Wednesday, July 9, when his "Diversions" was given its first performance by the Boyd Neel Orchestra. A short time ago Lilburn's "Sonatina" was received with great enthusiasm when Lili Kraus played it in her last solo recital in Wellington. "Diversions," which was composed earlier this year, consists of five short pieces. It was well received by the large audience and Boyd Neel himself told "The Listener" he thought it excellent. "New Zealand is fortunate to have such a composer," he said. "That type of music is one of the most difficult to write successfully." Lilburn (right) is seen above with Boyd Neel after the performance
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 17, Issue 422, 25 July 1947, Page 7
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120THE New Zealand composer Douglas Lilburn scored another success in the Wellington Town Hall on Wednesday, July 9, when his "Diversions" was given its first performance by the Boyd Neel Orchestra. A short time ago Lilburn's "Sonatina" was received with great enthusiasm when Lili Kraus played it in her last solo recital in Wellington. "Diversions," which was composed earlier this year, consists of five short pieces. It was well received by the large audience and Boyd Neel himself told "The Listener" he thought it excellent. "New Zealand is fortunate to have such a composer," he said. "That type of music is one of the most difficult to write successfully." Lilburn (right) is seen above with Boyd Neel after the performance New Zealand Listener, Volume 17, Issue 422, 25 July 1947, Page 7
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