2YA NOTES

Radio Record, Volume I, Issue 28, 27 January 1928, Page 7

2YA NOTES

A very acceptable bill of fare has been arranged for Monday evening’s concert. The concerted numbers have been well chosen, including as they do such vocal gems as "Softly Fall the Shades of Kvening,"’ a composition by Hatton, characterised throughout by the beauty of its harmony, and ‘That Little World is Mine."’ Glen 60 ce, ah Gee oo ey ee ee eee eee

By special request, Mr. Renshaw will sing, ‘a\nnabel Lee,’"? a song in which, as listeners will know, his rich tenor voice is heard to full advantage. Miss Nora Greene, an established radio favcurite, is bracketed for two delightful coutralto solos, "The Smoking Room" and ‘Lhe Night Nursery," two vocal xems from ‘The Little White Ilouse.’’ Two rousing nautical ballads will constitute Mr. Wilbur Davies’ contribution to the programme, and his fine bass voice imay be relied upon to do full justéce to "Tlic Diver" and "The Sailor’s Paradise." Nauticai also, but in another vein, will be Mrs. Amy Dunn’s soprano solo, ‘'O Restless Sea." Mrs. Dunn will also sing ‘Serenata."’ With the duct ‘‘Parted,"’ and a third popular quartet-altogether an attractive programine, to which, by the way, Mr. Lad. Haywood, with his Italian mandolin will add a pleasing touch of variety. }

On Tuesday, January 31, the Orpheus Quartet will conclude the first month of the New Year with a sparkling programme. "Stars of the Summer Night" by Hatton, the well-known writer of old-time quartcts, is a beautiful serenade. ‘She Sleeps, my Lady ‘Sleeps’? is a popular number requiring no commendation. Another quaint Negro melody, ‘‘Little Cotton Dolly,’ will be presented. These three numbers are always acceptable. The trio for soprano, alto and tenor, "Pure Ray of Light,’ by Baker, is a song to the beautiful star whose beams are like an augel’s wand. Mrs. Harris and. Mr. Cce will sing the ever popular number ‘fA Paradise for ‘Iwo,’ from "The Maid of the Mountains." The solo nmibers are, as usual, of a high order, the principal numbers Leing the baritone solo, ‘Oh Could I but Hxpress in Song" (by the modern Russian composer Malashikin), and ‘Softly Awakes My Heart," from "Samson and Delilah." In this number Delilah is still using her wiles ou Samsen, and this time she sncceeds, for Samson finishes with a passionate outburst "I Love Thee.’ He is then captured by the Philistines on whose behalf Delilah has becn working. Supplementing this pleasing vocal prograsnme will be an organ recital by Mr. Temple White. The Clarion Male Quartet will give four quartets on ‘Thursday, Mebruary 2. ‘The Winter Song,’ by Ballard, is a "song by the fire--pass the pipes -pass the bowls." "T,ittle Billec’"’ is the humorous story of two sailors and the cahin boy who are ail starving, and the sailors make up their mind to eut Little Billee, but their attempts are frustrated by the timely arrival of a ship. ‘"Tivening,"’ by de Call, is a delightful number, and ‘Who Sails With Drake," a fine breezy song of the sea. Messrs. Kemp and LDarnes will sing ‘‘Gendarmes" duet from vers ky modern British composers will

"Genevieve"? (by Offenbach). Mr. Frank Skinner will give ‘‘Mignon’Mr, Arthur Coe ‘The English Rose," Mr. Ray Kemp "My Song is of the Sturdy North,’ and Mr, Len Barnes "She is far from the and." A delightful programme by four good artists. The instrumental side of what promises to be a very pleasing programme will be provided by the Wellington Municipal Tramways Band. , On Friday, Vebruary 3, the Ariel Singers will again he "heard from 2YA. In light vein, their programme includes Moskowski’s popular ‘‘Serenade,’"’ arranged as a trio, and the humorous quartette "Pickled Pork." Further bright, but more classical num-

also be presented--R. Vaughan Williams, Bantock and Cyril Scott. Constructive criticism, suggestions or requests as to their work, will be gladly acknowledged by the Ariel Singers from time to time (C/o. Radio Broadcasting Company of N.Z., Ltd., Wellington). Their next recital will be on Sunday, February 12,

Mr. and Mrs. Will Bailey, of Wanganui, the accomplished elucu: lionists and entertainers, will add variety to an atlractive programmie. They are scheduled for two ap: pearances during the evening, and their work is sure to be cordially appreciated. The programme which will be presented by the Melodie Four at 2YA on Saturday, February 4, should be a popular one with listeners-in of all tastes the items having been chosen with a view to providiug variety and

the Melod ie Four will at each appearance present a four-part arrangement of one of the latest popular songs, and on this occasion the song to be featured will be "So Blue.’ ‘This song, which has been specially arranged, is particularly well suited for harmonising, and the treatment of it by the Melodie I'our leaves nothing to be desired. Other concerted items will also be given in addition to solo numbers by the members of the quartette. "The Lass with the Delicate Air," a song written for the tenors of olden days, is now, too seldom if ever, heard in that yoice. Mr. S Duncan will, however, on the above date sing this charming old song, which suits his fyric tenor voice to perfection. originality. As previously aren |

Eee. eee eee See ee a Ow wee In asSociation with the Melodie Four, Mr. Billy Hart with his inimitable ‘Songs at the Piano,’’ and Mr. Walpole in another of his humorous ‘‘orations,’’ will add ma: terially to the gaiety of the even: ing. l’or this Sunday’s concert the Renshaw Quartct has departed from its usual custom of devoting the whole programme to sacred music, although some of the items will be of that description. The fine reputation which this talentcd combination of artists so quickly made will be fully maintained in all the numbers presented. The concerted work comprises the beautiful quartets, "Ifriend of the Friendless’ and "When IKyening’s Twilight,’ while the fine rich voices of Mr, Renshaw ‘and Mr. Davies will blend to perfection in that wonderful duet compos--ed by Gordon ‘Temple, ‘Under the Iesert Star." Mrs. Amy Dunn is to sing "Thank God for a Garden,’ this ballad being eminently suited to her pure soprano voice, while Miss Nora Greene will again delight with ‘The Blind) Ploughman,’? which she has often been requested to sing since it was last broadcast by her.