Miss Edith Harrhy from 2YA

Radio Record, Volume II, Issue 39, 12 April 1929, Page 6

Miss Edith Harrhy from 2YA

Two Recitals by Welsh Pianiste-Composer MSs EDITH HARRHY, the eminent Welsh pianiste-composer, made her first appearance at 2YA on Monday evening, April 8, last, and delighted all listeners with her singing and playing. Miss Harrhy sang songs of her own composition and played selections by Chopin and Rachmaninoff. Miss Harrhy will give her second song and pianoforte recital from 2YA next: Monday evening, April 15. This talented musician, who has been engaged by the Broadcasting Company to appear at all four New Zealand stations, is a very interesting personality. At the age of six she took her first music lesson, and when seven years of age passed the examination of the Trinity College of Music. In her early teens she won a scholarship to the Guildhall School of Music, where she went through the whole curriculum, including piano, voice, chamber music, and ensemble playing. It is interesting to note that Sir Landon Ronald, the principal of the GuildhaJl School of Music, followed. her progress with interest, and had a silver medal struck for her playing in the solo piano competition. Miss Harrhy’s songs for next Monday evening will be "The Young Rose," "You," "Bells Across the Moor" and "There is a Fair Isle," all composed. by herself. Her pianoforte solos will comprise two by Chopin. Palmgren and MacDowell will also be represented. MTT TIT TTT