First Radio Play From 2YA

Radio Record, Volume I, Issue 37, 6 April 1928, Page 7

First Radio Play From 2YA

The great attraction at 2YA on Thursday, May 3, will be the presentation of a three-act farcial comedy. The play is "Jane" and will be given in its entirety. Mr. A. Stanley Warwick, the well-known elocutionist, will be responsible for the production. 4

That company of versatile performers who invade the air from 2YA at times have arranged another sortie, timed for a few minutes after eight (pip emma), cn Easter Monday. Th:> whole company first advances in line, and puts over something light in "de New Year." The attack is carried on without undue delay by the Tenor Fellow, whose strong point is "Roaming," and the sentimental one of the party comes on in support, bringing vith him "A Bowl of Roses." © The Cheerful Fellow is not far behind

with "‘Drinking,’’ and this is followed by the entirely needless question: "Are you Sorry," by the same O!d Fellow. The entire crowd then goes almost to sleep in "Dream Boat." Altogether, a programme with some entertaining, if not "most excellent fooling." Other contributers to the Eas: ter Monday programme will be Mr. A. Stanley Warwick (elocutionist), Mr. H. J. Drtton (cornet: ist), and Palmer’s Hawaiian Trio. At the conclusion of the studio concert Charles Dalton’s Solo Six Orchestra will be relayed from the Columbian Cabaret until 11 p.m.

On Easter Monday Mr. Gordon Short will play some scenes from the ‘Catnival," by the great romantic composer, Robert Schumann (1610-1854). ‘This is one of the most important works for the pianoforte and consists of a number of musical portraits of various characters associated with carnival time in Continental countries, such as ‘‘Pierrot," "Harlequin," "Coquette," etc., and includes several waltzes of great charm. Mr. Short will play selected numbers — from this work. The popularity of Tuesday might concerts at 2YA will be further enhanced by the next programme to be given by Mr. Len. Barnes’s Orpheus Quartet, Mr. Douglas Stark, Mr. A. F. Wright (clarionet), and Mr. Lad Haywood (Italian matdoline). The quartet will render excellent concerted numbers. Mrs. Harris and Mr. Barnes will give ‘Over There and Over Here," from "The Maid of the Mountains," and, with Mr. Arthur Coe, Mrs. Harris will sing ‘‘Come to Arcadie’"’ (from

"Merrie Ungland’’). From ‘The Princess of Kensington’ Mr, Arthur Coe will present ‘My Heart a Ship at Anchor Lies," while Mr. Barnes will render Schubert’s famous song, ‘‘The Wanderer." Mrs. Alice Harris’s contribution will be the delightful song by Montague Phillips, ‘the Enchanted Forest." Owing to Miss Mackie’s absence on holiday, her place will be taken by a young contralto, Miss Evelyn Robinson, who will sing an Raster hymn by ©’Connor Morris. ‘wo favourite numbers will be given on ‘Tuesday by Mr. Douglas Stark, humourist, who will be heard in "It’s Nice When Ye Love a Wee Lassie’ and the popular monologue "11.69." He will also be heard in a humorous sketch with Mr. Len. Barnes. On Thursday the Clarion Male Quartet will present a varied and bright programme. ‘‘Banjo’s Down in Dixie," by Geibel, the writer of so many fine male quartets, particularly of negro character, will be sung, also’ ‘‘Four Jolly Sailormen" (from ‘A Princess of Kensington," by German). ‘Though usually sung as a solo, this number is really a quartet for men. Mr. Len. Barnes has arranged another light foxtrot, "Barbara" (by Abner Silver). Mr. Ray Kemp will sing "he Lead Strikes English Ground,’’ with quar~tet chorus, and also "When Britain Really Ruled the Waves." Mr. James Cooke will sing "Of to Philadelphia," and, in quieter mood, "A Dream" (by Bartlett). Mr. Frank Skinner will cing a new Irish song-by Samuel Mann, "Nora." "Bird Songs at Eyentide’’ will be given by Mr Will Hancock. Mr. Eric North will be heard in elocutionary numbers, and the Tirst Regimental Band will provide the instrumental music.

Ever-popular songs will be sung by the members of the Celeste Quartet on Friday evening. In going through the programme one notices such favourites as ‘The Wren," to be sung by Miss Myra Sawyer, ‘Smilin’ Through’’ (Miss Mabel Dyer), ‘The Trumpeter’’ (Mr. William Boardman). **Lolita"’ (Mr. Edgar Swain). Duets and quartets will also be stmg. The Studio Trio- will play selections from Jadassohn and Tschaikowsky. and Miss Nora Gray, L.A.B., will contribute pianoforte items. Mr. 1. Rudolph, a talented saxophone player, will make his first appear: ance before the microphone, and ithe Two Boiled Owls will provide the humorous portion of the programme.

Miss Nora Gray, U.A-B., is well known amongst local concert pianists, and has frequently broadcast in Wellington, including several very successful performances from 2¥A. On Friday evening she will piay the solo part in two movements from the mighty Concerto in B Llat Minor, by the Russian composer ‘I'schaikowsky. The slow movement opens with an exquisite mel. ody as simple as a folk-song, followed by a capticious air taken from a popular French musical play. The last movement is a dance movement of intense vitality, developing into wildest fierceness. ‘Lhe concluding section reintroduces a beautiful melody for piano and orchestra, together with amazing rich‘ness of effect. The orchestral accompaniment will be played on a second piano, The Symons-Ellwood-Short trio will play movements from trios by Brahms, Mozart, Jadassohn, and Gurlitt, whose moods range from noble musical utterances to the brightness of light opera. (Continued on Page 14.)