Schubert Centenary

Radio Record, Volume II, Issue 12, 16 November 1928, Page 14

Schubert Centenary

Fine Programme for 2YA and 3YA FrOLLOWIN G on the splendid Schubert Centenary programmes arranged by 1VA and 4YA, 2YA and 3YA will present their Schubert Evenings next week, 2YA’s concert will be given on Monday evening. A real treat is in store for listeners. Mr. John Prouse, who has broadcast such pleasure from 7YA of late, will sing four of Schubert’s great compositions, "The Wanderer," "The Linden Tree," "Courage". and "The Erl King." Miss Nora Gray and Miss Hilda Chudley will be heard in some of the great melodist’s prettiest songs. Mr. Roy Hill’s tenor voice will delight in "Impatience," "Hark, Hark the Lark," "Serenade" and "Who is Sylvia?" The instrumental side of 2YA’s programme will be exceptionally good. In addition to selections from the Studio Orchestra there will be a pianoforte solo by Mr. Gordon Short and an instrumental quiniette. Not the least interesting portion of the programme will be a lecture en Schubert to be given by Mr. Robert Parker. ; At 3YA a concert of great excellence has been arranged. A lecture on the life and work of the great composer will be given by | Mr. T. Vernon Griffiths, M.A., Mus.Bac. The singers will be Miss Lilian Hanham (soprano), Miss Dulcie Mitchell, Mr. Harold Prescott and Mr. Fred C. Penfold. The instrumentalists will be Miss Dorothy Davies (pianoforte), and the Studio Trio. At the 3YA Children’s Session the pupils of St. Mary’s Convent will give a programme in honour of Schubert’s Centenary.