CLASSICAL CORNERS
Sir.-When first 2YA omitted both its Classical Corners I put it down to accident. Faced by their loss for over 4 week I have been forced to the conclusion that the Broadcasting, Service has chariged its policy by ceasing to
cater for all tastes and by keeping to the wishes of the "average" listener. The policy also seems to be one of conciliation. On most mornings we have been offered a sop in the form of a single aria, or something of a light classical nature. This does no more than whet the appetite and rouse the listener to fury by its very inadequacy. After all, a quarter of an hour is not much to ask for, and those who really cannot bear classical music have an alternative in 2ZB. Unfortunately, lovers of good music have no such alternative. These two quarter-hours have given. me a ‘great deal-of very real pleasure, and [ fee] sure I am not the only listener who. would plead strongly for their restora-
tion. é
CROTCHETY CLASSIC
(Wellington
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 29, Issue 740, 18 September 1953, Page 5
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189CLASSICAL CORNERS New Zealand Listener, Volume 29, Issue 740, 18 September 1953, Page 5
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