2YA FEATURES

Radio Record, Volume I, Issue 26, 13 January 1928, Page 7

2YA FEATURES

On Monday, January 16, the Renshaw Quartet will present a programme comprising gems of opera, some of which have not previously been broadcast from QYA. Among Mrs. Dunn’s selections is the beautiful ‘‘Welcome, Happiest Moment,’ from ‘The Marriage of Vigaro," while Mr, Wilbur Davies will sing the prologue from "I Pagliacci.’? Miss Nora Greene will render Gounod’s "Oma Lyte Iammortelle" and the beautiful aria "Tungi dal Caro Bene," while Mr. Renshaw has selected "Questa a Quella" (‘Rigoletto’) and "O Paradise" (L’Africana"). ‘This aria tells of the wonder and joy of Vasco da Gama when he views the country he claims as his own land. ‘Lhis fine progtamme will conclude with ‘The Soldiers’ Chorus" from "Traust,’" which will furnish a fitting finale to such a delightful selection of operatic arias. Three melodious quartets are included in the Orpheus programme _ for ‘Tuesday, January 17. ‘These are "Lhe Country Dance,’"’? by Lane Wilson, an adaptation of an old English melody, very bright and tuneful; ‘Kentucky Babe," a negro lullaby; and ‘‘iarewell," a beautiful evening number by May Brahe, Mrs. Harris and Mr, Len. Barnes, by special request, will repeat she Dancing IFoneymoon,’’? from "Battling Butler’; Messrs. Coe nad Barnes will sing a very beautiful duet by Johnson, "If Thou Art Sleeping"; Mr. Coe contributes a rollicking old soug, "Go to Sea," inviting young lads

to a seafaring career; Miss Lily Mackie sings ‘Ihe Sweetest lower | that Blows"; and Mrs. Harris will be heard in "‘Rosebuds."’ Mr. Barnes has chosen "She Alone Charmeth. My Sadness," from "la Reine de Saba,’ by Gounod. In this dramatic number King, Solomon | \fights agaiust his, infatuation for the | Queen of Sheba, reproaching himself as | being unworthy of the name of- King, and declaring that she wears the ‘crown while he is but a slave. : A "Request" Night.-Mr. Een Barnes has expressed his willingmess to broadcast a programme ‘of "request"? items, i.¢., items . for which listeners express a desire for repetition. What is’ your favourite vocal item, concerted or sofo? Just write down the tithe aud add "‘L. should tike the Orpheus Quarict to include this number in their special request programme."’ Address ‘*Mr. Len Barnes, Orpheus Quartet, c.0, Broadcasting Co., Ltd., Featherston Street, Wellington." The -request programme will be broadcast on February 21, and. all requests must ‘reach Mr. Barnes not later than January 21. In the event of the requests sent in comprising a greater number of items than can be presented im one programme, prefer: ence will be given to the items for which the ltrgest nuntber of reGuests are received. ; Pleasing variety, inelusive of tuneful and popular melodies, characterises the items, concerted and solo, to’ be presented by the Apollo Four on the’ evening of Friday, January 20. ‘Ihe quartets comprise a delightful settmg of "Allan Water," one of the sougs that never grow old; ‘Reveries," a number rich in its sweet, melodic appeal; "Evening’s Twilight," an exquisite composition; and the crooning Negro lullaby, "Doan Ye Cry, Ma Honey."" Mr, S. E. Rodger’s rich bass voice will do fnll justice to ‘Mate o’ Mine" ; Mr. S. Dunean will sing the popular tenor number, ‘"‘Berceuse de Jocelyn," and his fellow-tenor, Mr. E. W. Robbins, "The Sea Gipsy’; while ‘A Song of Surrey Hills’? will lose nothing of its. beauty as interpreted by Mr. Rey Dellow. A strong supporting instrumental programme will inelude the solos ‘"Berceuse de Jocelyn" and ‘Angels Guard Thee," played by that brilliant cornetist Mr. Goodall.

.On Saturday, January 21, the Melodie Four will be again heard from the studio of 2YA.- As pre: vious!y aunounced, they will present four part arrangements of the fatest popular songs, and on this occasion a-.feature of the pro: gramme. will be "Ukulele Dream Girl." This song has a haunting melody, which is particularly suited for male voice harmony. in response to a number. of re: quests, ‘‘Peter the Cat’’ will be repeated. This unaccompanied number shows fhe quartet in hum: Orous vein, and contains many original vocal effects, The breezy duet, "The Two Beggars,’"’ will also be sung by Messrs. Williams and Marshall.. In addition to the concerted items the four meimbers of the quartet will be heard in solos both grave and gay. In fact, the whole programme has been compiled with a view to originality. , Two very beautiful quartets will be sung by the Etude Quartet on Sunday evening, January 22. ‘The Heavens Proclaim Him’? is a majestic setting of Beethoven’s famous song, and a beautiful evening hymn is Henry Smart’s "The Day is Gently Sinking to a Close.» Miss Gretta Stark is singing ‘‘How Beautiful Are the Feet,’? from Handel’s "Messiah." Miss Rita Arnold’s number is the old favourite, "He Wipes the Tear from Fvery Kye." Mr. Frank Skinner sings "Seek Ye the Lord,’’ the wellknown tenor solo by Dr. Varley Roberts: this will be with quartet accompaniment. Dr. Pughe Evans has a splendid setting of Cardinal Newman’s great hymn, ‘‘Lead, Kindly Light." This will be sung by Mr. Ray Kemp.