2YA NOTES

Radio Record, Volume I, Issue 31, 17 February 1928, Page 7

2YA NOTES

The Ariel Singers are to give a further recital at 2YA on the 20th instant, a pleasing miscellaneous _programme will be ‘"‘put on the air.’’ Coleridge Taylor’s ‘Isle of Beauty," for /§.A.7.B., is a beautifnl- composition, } whilst further works by modern British: composers are the soli ‘Windy Nights" (Stanford) and "Hey, Ho! The Wind and the Rain’ (Quilter). An innoyation is the inclusion in the programme of two popular Sea Shanties, ‘What

shall we do with the Drunken Sailor?" and "Rio Grande,’ both suiting Mr M. Caldwell’s bass voice admirably. The Ariel Singers’ closing number on the 20th will be Mendelssohn’s wellknown ‘Victor’s Song." Another of their programmes will be heard from 2¥A on the 24th instant. It has been impossible to accede to all the requests sent in to the Orpheus Quartet for their request programme on February 21, but Mr. Len Barnes has selected the most popular numbers. ‘The quartets are "Just a Song at Twilight," ‘*Tell Me, Pretty Maiden," from *Florodora,"? and ‘The Carnivale," by Rossim. Mrs. Harris and Mr. Barnes will sing "‘Glou, Glon," from ‘La Mascotte," and Miss Lily Mackie and Mr. Arthur Coe will render ‘‘O that we two were a-miaying,’? by Nevin. The solo numbers are ‘Just a wearyin’ for you," by Miss Mackie, ‘‘Where’er you walk," by Mr. Coe, "Rose in the bud," by Mrs. Harris, and ‘West, Country Lad," by Mr. Barnes. ‘The quartet wish to thank their admirers for their requests, and are only sorry that all the numbers sent in could not he given. There is no monotony about the programnie scheduled for February 23, to be sung (or otherwise) by the Mellow Fellows. ‘They are giving batlads such as Tirindelli’s "Springtime,’’? sung by the ‘fenor Tellows, and the favourite "Wee House Amang the Heather," by the Baritone Tellows. Intermingled with these are concerted numbers by all the members of the party. ‘A Plantation Lullaby" is bound to be popular as one of the best of negro harmonised arrangements, all of which are peculiarly suited to male voice combinations. Other part songs will be ‘When You Hear de Banjo’? and a musical switch. Practically a new item is a bracket of James’s Australian bush songs, consisting of ‘fhe Stock Rider’s Song" and "A Bush Night Song." These are fine compositions, and typical of the scenes they portray. The Bass Fellow is to interpret them, In short, the aim of the Mellow Tellows is to provide as muuch variety as possible, hence the Yorkshire ‘"Tament," | entitled "Eh! I’m Upset!" | Associated with the Mellow Fellows on the 23rd will be the Artillery Band, ‘under Captain Herd, while Mr. Billy Hart will also contribute to the evening’s enjoyment. Listeners-in to 2YA will be pleased to learn that the very pleasing combination of voices-the Celeste Quartet -will again he on the air on Friday evening, the 24th instant. Tach artist in this quartet is in the first rank of vocalists in the capital city, and listeners are assured that the items to be rendered will conform to the high standard and variety attained in past performances. The quartets to be presented comPrise a bright and spirited number by Wheeler, ‘SA Fox Hunt," and a humorous part song, "Good Advice," by D. Colville, ‘The latter number is a recent publication, and abounds in sparkling humour end melody, and will undonbtedly find favour with all. Of the solos and duets, special men-. tion may be made of that well-known duet "Still as the Night,’"? by Gotze, which wili be sung by Miss Myra Sawyer and Mr. W. Boardman, who can be relied on to make the most of this glorious number. Miss Sawyer will render that delightful song "The Nightingale and the Rose,’? by Thonipson, and Mr. Boardman’s resonant bass will be heard to advantage in a rollicking ballad ‘‘The Vagabond," by J. lL. Molloy. Miss Malkel, contralto, of the Celeste Quartet, will be heard in a dainty number, "A Request,’ by A. W. Finden, and in association with Mr. Hidgar Swain will present the duet _"Venetian Song,’’ by Tosti. A bracket of two short ballads will be rendered By Mr. Swain, whose tenor voice will be heard to ‘distinct advantage.

The "Melody Four’ male quartet will be heard in a popular programme ot quartets, duets, and soli, at 2YA on rebruary 25. ‘Lhe quartet arrangements of popular songs having proved so popular, two or this type of quartet wul be sung on this occasioun- Dritting and Dreanung,’’ arranged for tenor . voice with quartee accompaniment, is a very pleasing number, which shows meet with the approbation of all listenersan. Mr. krank Bryant will be heard in two songs, and Mr. §.. Duncan’s contribution on this occasion will be "Olt an the Stilly Night." Mr. R. S. Allwright will sing "Tours," ‘‘Mother of Mune,’? and Messrs. Bryant and | Marshall will unite in singing the everpopular duet "Excelsior" In pseseuting a miscellaneous programme on Sunday, February 26, the Ariel Smgers should again be worth hearing. ‘the concerted numbers should be especially pleasing, balance and vocal quality beimg very necessary for such flowing harmonies as are contaimed in "The Ash Grove" and ‘Sleep, Gentle Lady" (the latter by Sir Henry Bishop). The duet "Love Divine" is ‘deservedly well known, as is Nelson’s bass solo "the Windmill." Modern English works by Elgar and Bantock are also to be presented.