PRESS COMMENT

Radio Record, Volume I, Issue 43, 11 May 1928, Page 5

PRESS COMMENT

"THE reception given by Wellington listeners to the new orchestra arranged for 2YA has been most satisfactory and pleasing. Writing in "The Dominion," ‘Aerial’ says: "The orchestra comprises an array of talent it would be difficult to equal in any other portion of New Zealand. Each of the performers has a well-established reputation in musical circles, and Mf. Bellingham is to be complimented on his choice in selecting the orchestra. If there has been one weakness in the programmes of 2YA it has been the absence of an orchestra, and this circumstance has been frequently referred to in these columns. One must confess, however, that although there was every reason to believe that an orchestra would eventually be engaged for 2YA, it was not

anticipated that the performers would comprise such distinguished members of the musical profession. Musical people are, of course, aware that an orchestra is more capable, as a combination of players, of interpreting most massed instrumental musie than a band. The 2YA orchestra is well balanced, the instruments being selected upon the most approved basis." Describing the initial performance, "The Dominion" said: "The items | given ranged from classical compositions to dance music, and listen-. ers report excellent reception, and the tone melodious. Mr. Bellingham was the recipient of many congratulations on the excellence of the orchestra."