1YA FEATURES.

Radio Record, Volume I, Issue 3, 5 August 1927, Unnumbered Page

1YA FEATURES.

(Continued from p. 8.) don that he wrote and produced. with the Philharmeme Orchestra this symphony. Personally, he was yenial, humorous, industrious ; musically, ‘*Papa’"’ Haydn is recognised as the establisher ol the classical school. His advice to young composers-to make sure first of an air or melody-is strongly reflected in bis own works, about 1000 in nuinber, including symphonies, cancertos, chamber and kevboard "music, aud yocal works "Nachtstucke."’ Robert A, Schumann (1810-1856); who composed ‘‘Nachtstucke" (Nocturnal Piece), belonged to the romantic school. His. earlier musical life was devoted to attacking established customs; later, he became a’ thoughtful, cultivated, constructive critic. As a song writer, he is ranked next to Schubert. He wrote a great deal of musie -orchestral and chamber music, piano, dramatic, and choral works and songs. The "Nocturnal Piece" was written originally for the piano "La Traviata." Guiseppe Verdi (1813-1901), Italian composer, is one of the chief opera writers of modern times He was of humble origin; but in 1842 ‘Nabucco’? opened a long series of triumphs. In 1851-53, his second period opened, with "Rigoletto, » "V1 ‘Trovatore," and "La Traviata,’’ all achieving instant iuternational success. They -represent the height of his inspiration, His third period includes ‘‘Aida," "Otello," and "Balstaff,’ the last written when Verdi was nearly eighty. ‘he composer’s exe hibition of sustained musical advance stands unsurpassed in musical history. He had an abundant flow of melody, and to it added. fresh devices of rhvthm and harmony. The most popular air of the selection is the famous "Drinking Song." Grand March From ‘‘Tannhauser.’’. This stirring march, with its rousing ‘| brass parts, must be familiar to most people-perhaps the most familiar ex

cerpt from the opera ‘Tannhauser,™ which was written in 1845 and first produced in Dresden. W. Richard Wagner (1813-1883) is by many counted the greatest of dramatic composers. His main musical work lay in the new theory of the opera he gave to the world, We reasserted the dramatic nature of the opera, and indicated the orchestra as the chief agency: of expression, subordinating the craving of soloists, His operas tinclude the follewing familiar works :-‘Rienzi,’’ "Tannhauser,’ "Tlying Dutchman," "Die Meistersinger,’ "Lohengrin," with many others. He wrote also om chestral, piano, choral, and vocal mu and several literary works on mus subjects. (Continned on next page.)

1YA (CONTINUED) SPRING COMES: "THE GARDEN." A talk on ‘The Garden" is to be given by Mr..R. tl. Skeates at LYA on Thursday evening at 7.30, FOR MOTORISTS, Mr. George Campbell will continue iis lectures ou "Motoring" at LYA on Vriday at 7.30 p.m. On Saturday, at 7.80, ‘Gargoyle’ will speak about "The Care of Your Car." SATURDAY NIGHT CONCERT. Mr. D. Black, Miss HE. Bentley, and Miss M. Green, all popular singers at 1YA, are providing the first half of the programme at Auckland on:Friday, August 12. The concluding part of the evening’s entertainment will be an organ recital by Mr. A EB. Wilson. The Griffiths Duo will provide their share of the fare on Saturday evening at LYA. Osher artists will be Mr. W. J. Meredith (baritone) and Mr. P. Rogers, a violinist, who appears frequently, and is always enjoyed by listeners. The evening’s dance music will come from the Dixieland Cabaret, played by the Internationals under Mr. Clyde Uowley. SUNDAY -SERVICES. ang. service at the Baptist Tabernacle; where the preaclier is the Rev. Joseph Kemp, will be broadcast by 1YA on Sunday eveniug, August 14. The organist at tle Tabernacle is Mr. A. E. Wilson Afterwards will follow a relay of the Municipal Band concert in the Town Flall.