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New Zealand Listener, Volume 31, Issue 788, 27 August 1954, Page 8

"N EW ZEALAND’‘S sons and daughters overseas are her excellent ambassadors," said the Minister in Charge of Broadcasting, the Hon. R. M. Algie, on the eve of last week’s National Orchestra concert in Wellington. "Of this group, Warwick Braithwaite, who has been guest conductor of the National Orchestra of the New Zealand Broadcasting Service during the past two seasons, is a distinguished member. In opera, ballet, and symphonic music he has for years been among the foremost British conductors. ""Watwick Braithwaite’s acceptance of the position of Guest Conductor of the National Orchestra for 1953 and his agreement to carry on during the Royal Tour ond this further season have put us all deeply in his debt. Now his musicianship and experience are to reinforce the pioneering efforts of the National Opera Company of Australia, with whom he takes up the appointment of Artistic Director in September. During his two seasons in New Zealand, the National Orchestra has reached high levels in musicianship, and has won an increasing number of friends, and this is attributable to Warwick. Braithwaite’s wise and efficient guidance. On behalf of the Government, | wish to thank Mr: Braithwaite for his services to the Orchestra and the New Zealand concertgoing public," and to wish him well in his association with the National Opera Company of Australia."