CELESTE QUARTET

Radio Record, Volume I, Issue 16, 4 November 1927, Page 7

CELESTE QUARTET

The Celeste Quartet will give a further programme on Saturday, Novefhber 12. Tht concerted numbers sect down range from the joyous and spirited "Huntitig Chorus" from Cellier’s ever-popular comic opera, ‘‘Dorothy,"’ to Pinsuti’s exquisite unaccompanied part song, "In This Hour of Softened Splendour.’ A wide variety of duets and solo numbers are promised. ‘‘Heart of Gold’ will be sung by Miss Mabel Dyer, whose beautiful contralto voice is sure to again delight her unseen andience. This singer will also be associated with Mr. Edgar Swain in the duet ‘‘Caro Mio Ben," by Giordani. Mr. Swain will also be heard in Sanderson’s

song "Harlequin," and the robust tenor can be relied upon to present an artistic rendering. Miss Myra Sawyet’s brilliant sopratio voice will undoubtedly appeal in her singing of that popular number ‘Villanelle,’? by Del Acqua. In this number Miss Sawyer demonstrates to distitict advantage the artistry and exceptional flexibility of her voice. In a duet celebrated for its attractive harmony, ‘The Garden of Your Heart," by F, Doree, Miss. Sawyer will be associated with Mr Wm. Boardman, the bass of the quartet This singer’s resonant bass may be expected to find instant fayour in the song "Sir Roger," by H. Coilmann. ‘his number is a song version Roger de Coverley," which loses noue