Sir-To use his own words, L. D. Austin’s claim regarding the De Luxe Theatre orchestra is "almost ludicrous." I was for some years employed by one of the film distributors in New Zealand, and in my travels heard many theatre orchestras, including the De Luxe. That orchestra was noted for the manner in which the action of the film was faithfully followed by the music, regardless of the type being performed. Thus the music was deliberately mutilated in time and expression to fit the action on the screen; a good effect in one way, but from a musician’s point of view a lowering of all musical standards. In my opinion the best theatre orchestra was Auckland's Regent, which contained specially selected musicians, some imported from Australia, and a conductor who used a baton, and was not a pianist conductor.
A.
MANSON
(Diamond Harbour).
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 36, Issue 927, 17 May 1957, Page 11
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