Features at 2YA

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

Features at 2YA

Monday’s programme will open with the well-known "Rosamund" overture, played: by the orchestra, followed by soprano solos by Miss Nora Gray "Acknowledgement to the Brook," and ‘The Inquirer," following these will be a movement from the famous "Forellen" or "Trout Quintette" played by Miss Ara Symons, Miss Lilla Hill, Messrs. G. Ellwood, F. Huggins, and Gordon Short. The famous and ever-popular "The Wanderer,": and "The Linden Tree" will be Mr. John Prouse’s contribution to this half of the programme. ‘The ist Movement of the sparkling trio in B Flat will also be a feature of the programme. In passing, it might be of interest to listeners to know, that an excerpt of this work was played by the Symons-Ellwood-Short Trio on the opening night of 2YA. Miss Hilda Chudly in the first half of the programme is contributing two beautiful songs, "The Litany" and "Oradle Song." The "Impromptu in

B Flat" is a number that gives a pian. ist ample scope to show his interpretave powers, and in Mr. Gordon Short’s hands listeners will be treated to a finished performance of this great work, Mr. Roy Hill, a young tenor of promise and one whose voice is specially suited to this class of work, will sinz "Impatience," and "Hark, Hark the Lark," in the first half of the programme. As a closing number to the first sec tion of the programme, the orchestra will play the "Unfinished Symphony," a work which is a great favourite with the recording companies, bands and orchestras alike. At 9.12 approx. Mr. Robert Parker, who recently celebrated his jubilee, will give a talk on "Schubert." It is doubtful if a better authority on the composer referred to could be found in New Zealand. Mr. Parker besides being a musician of culture, and experience, is almost as well known as a lecturer and his talk should be both interesting and informative. N the second half of the programme Miss Nora Gray will sing a bracket of two numbers: "In the Wood" and "On the Lake." Miss Gray’s voice combined with her artistic rendering of these songs will ensure listeners a musical treat. The 2nd Movement of the "Death and the Maiden Quartet," will follow on after Miss Gray’s items. ‘The quartet, which is for Ist and 2nd violins, vicla and cello, is based on Schubert’s wellknown song "Death and the Maiden." "The Erl King," a favourite with artists and public alike, bracketed together with "Courage," will be sung by Mr. John Prouse. To balance the programme, two further numbers from "Rosamunde" will be played by the orchestra, these ‘will be "Entracte" and the "Ballet Music." Miss Hilda Chudley, for her second appearance on the programme, has chosen "The Trout," which will be sung with her usual artistry.

Mr. Roy Hill’s ‘choice in the latter half of the programme, will be tw») favourites. Tenor solos’ "Serenade" and "Who Is Sylvia," the words of the latter song are by Shakespeare. 7 The programme will conclude with the stirring strains of the popular "Marche Militaire." (THE items to be presented by the 1st. Battalion Wellington Regimental Band on Thursday, comprise popular items, ranging from Rachmaninoff's Prelude, down to. stirring marches. The opening items will be the well well-known march "The North Star," followed by a descriptive piece, entitled a "Rural Wedding." In this piece one of the instruments takes the part of the officiating minister, and when he puts the all important question to the bride, the cornet answers (in a high key) the equivalent to "I will," | the question is then put to the bridegroom, and the answer is given by the euphonium, the music then changes into quick time, giving one the impression that the ceremony over, the guesis are settling down to enjoy the revels ont associates with Rustic Weddings. The vocal items to be rendered will be by the Lyric Quartet. The quartet numbers will include a four-part arrangement of the old favourite song, "Juanita," Mendelssohn’ "Serenade," and two humorous numbers, "Pussy’s in the Well" and "Little Tommy." Mr. Chas. Williams (tenor) will be heard in a bracket of two numbers, "In Old Donore" and "Dear Old Ilfraecombe," and also in a duet with Mrs. Will Goudie. Mr. W. Binet Brown presents two bass solos, O’Hara’s rollicking "Give a Man a Horse" and a number by Carpenter entitled "Nuthin’." Baritone solos by Mr. Will Goudie will be Allitsen’s fine song, "The Norseman’s Song’ and "Arguing Wife,’ a number in an entirely different mood. Mr. Johannes Andersen, of the Turnbull Library, an acknowledged authority on "Native Birds," will deliver a short lecture on this interesting subject at 9 p.m. Mr. Andersen’s lectures are always followed with the greatest interest. Amongst the other popular items will be a_ selection from the everpopular "Rose Marie," a waltz "Nights of Gladness," the entr’acte, "The Wind," Rachmaninoff’s "Prelude," and last but not least the march "Punchinello,’ by. Rimmer. , An item of special interest to former members of the New Zealand. Rifle Brigade will be the march "Punjab," the official march of the brigade chosen by the late General. Fulton and played in memory of those members who ‘went West": during the late war. A new-comer to radio in the person. of Miss Thelma Aitken will provide the elocutionary items... Miss Aitkep, while a new artist to radio, is w known locally as an artistic elocutionit and a well-known teacher of this art, and her items are bound to find favour with listeners. PRIDAY is operatic night at 2YA, . and the artists on this occasion will be the Philharmonic Trio and Mr. 8S. E. Rodger, A feature of the

programme will be the ‘ALiserere" duet from "Il Troyatore," sung hy Mrs. Ellison Porter and Mr. Edwin Dennis. Mr, S&S. EB. Rodger (baritone) will sing "The Gypsy Song." by Lehar, and the well-known "Cobbler’s Song" from "Chu Chin Chow." '¢, Mrs. Ellison Porter has chosen the Well-known operatic aria, "One Fine Day," from Pueccini’s "Madame Butterfiy," and "Scenes That Are Brightet," from "Maritana." The contralto soloist, Miss Madge Freeman, will sing the well-known "Wavanera," from Bizet’s ‘‘Carmen," and a number by Gounod, "Now’s the Time to Love." Two favourite tenor solos will be presented by Mr. Edwin Dennis, "O Vision Entrancing,"’ from "Hsmerelda" by Goring Thomas, and "Yes, Let Me’ Like a Soldier Fall," from "Maritana." Elocutionary items by Madame Wugenie Dennis will be "Viva la France" and a "Mock Tragedy." ° (CONCERTED items on Saturday night by the Melodie Four will include "Littl Tommy Went aFishing," the "Old Folks’ Medley" and "Riding on the Dream Train." ‘This latter number is repeated by request. A welcome reappearance of Mr. E. A. Sargent in songs at the piano will be made to-night, his items being "A Fine Old English Gentleman’ ’and the popular "Water Scenes." Listeners no doubt. have pleasant ‘recollections of Mr. Sargent’s previous appearances before the microphone. Mr. Sam Dunean will sing that well-known favourite, "When Other Lips," from "The Bohemian Girl," a- favourite comic opera of our grand-parents and one that still retains its old charm, ‘This delightful air will,2at Mr. Dunean’s hands, receive sympathetic treatment and a pleasing item should be the result. Mr. W. W. Marshall (bass) will be heard in a composition of a New ZeajJand composer, "The Jungle,’ by Hiscock. Mr. Frank Bryant will entertain with a bracket of two numbers, "Good Morning, Brother Sunshine," and "The Bold Unbiddable Child," by Stanford. These items should prove a suitable vehicle for Mr. Bryant's pleasing tenor voice. Mr. R. S. Allwright will give sage advice to the unmarried in his rendition of the rollicking ballad, "Young Tom o’ Devon."