Miss Mary McCormick

Radio Record, Volume II, Issue 42, 3 May 1929, Page 8

Miss Mary McCormick

To Sing at 1YA, May 10 a Miss MARY MACCORMICKE, late of the Sydney Conservatorium, has been engaged to sing at 1YA on Friday, May 10. Miss MacCormick was: one of nine young ladies who were chosen by Dame Nellie Melba from the final fifteen candidates for positions in the Melba-Williamson opera chorus. In this connection it is interesting to note that another of the successful vocalists, now known as Signora Marotta, is also at present in New Zealand and is appearing at 2YA on May 6. When Dame Nellie Melba had heard the voices of the young aspirants fo operatic honours she declared that sj had never heard so many lovely voices anywhere else in the .world. Miss MacCormick is a mezzo-soprano, and her voice has been praised very highly by Australian Press critics. Her voice is rich, finished, and well modufated. She sings with ease and artistic perception. She should be particularly successful in broadcasting. For Friday evening she has chosen a variety of songs with a wide tone range.