Grand Promenade Concert

Radio Record, Volume III, Issue 18, 15 November 1929, Page 3

Grand Promenade Concert

«From All-Electric Exhibition

t { \ er er ae . The following is the programme for the opening of the "All Hlectric" Hxhibition to be broadcast by 2YA:- — 2.30 p.m.: Afternoon programme by the Wellington Municipal Tramways Band. March, "The Great Little Army" (Alford) ; fox-trot, "Yearning" (Davis and Burke) ; dance, "Hungarian Dance No. 1" (Brahms) ; march, "One of -the Best" (Rimmer). 3.45 p.m.: Appliance demonstration from stage ‘(15'minutes).. Overture, "Tuustspiel" (Keler Bela); «waltz, "Sunset on the St. Lawrence" (Heller):; interniezzo, "The Way to the Heart" (Lincke) ; march, Se wentloth Century" (Ord Hume). ' 7,45 p.m.: Operling ceremony. Speakers: His Worship the Mayor (Mr. G. A. Troup), Mr. J. M. Fleming (President N.Z.. Electrical Federation), . 81 p.m.: Evening session. (Official accompanist, Mr. James Haydock). . Mareh: ¢the hand), "B.B. and C.V." (Hunie); intermezzo, "In a’ Persian Market" . (Ketelby); soprano, Miss Nora, Gray, "Bird Songs at Eventide" (Coates) ; ; dance (the band), "Hungarian Dance No, 2" (Brahms) ; violin solo, Mr. William Haydock, "Caprice Viennois" (Kreisler); baritone, Mr. Ernest Short,. "Yeoman of England" (German) ; tenor, Mr. Herbert F. Wood, "Serenata" (Toselli); waltz. (the band), "Senta Waltz’ (Raymond). . 9 pm: Appliance demonstration from stage (30 minutes). Patrol. (the band), "Jungle Drums" (Ketelbey) ; soprano, Miss Nora Gray, (a) "The ‘Cuckoo Clock’ (Grant-Schaefer), (b) "Tindy Lou" (Strickland) ; march. (the band), "One of the Best" (Rimmer) ; baritone, Mr. Ernest Short, "How’s My Boy" (Homer); grand’ selection (the band),’ "Maritana" (Wallace) ; ‘march (the band), "Victor’s Return" (Rimmer) ; selected items (the band). Y special arrangement 2YA_ will . broadeast the concerts arranged in connection with the All-Electric Bxhibition held in the. Town Hall, WelJington. The Wellington Municipal Tramways Band, under the conductorship of Mr. #. Franklin, will provide a programme each evening assisted _by leading local artists. An afternoon session will be provided by Mr. James Haydock’s Quintet. This brilliant combination of solo-art-ists will play a varied programme of musie to suit all tastes. The numbers

will embrace’ grand opera, the latest poptlar successes and jazz, altogether a real musical treat. ‘The evening programmes ‘will include a selection of nutabers with which this popular band has. made itself famous. The following artists will assist :- ‘Mr. William Haydock, the Dominion’s foremost violinist. The onty artist in the Empire to hold the silver

and the bronze medals of the College of Violinists, London. Mr. Haydock was a pupil of that famous virtuoso, Dr..Brodsky, late principal, Royal Manchester College of Music. ‘Mr. Herbert F. Wood, the ever-popu-lar tenor soloist, who was one of the first artists to sing by wireless in Australia or New Zealand. "Tony" Wood (as he is familiarly known)‘ has sung in almost every leading’ theatre throughout New Zealand and Austrafia. An audience demands more of him than any artist appearing before the footlights. | Miss Nora Gray needs no introduction. As one of the first artists to ap pear at 2YK she became popular with that small: band of early listeners. But for the public demand, Miss Gray would specialise in classical songs. Mr. Dan Foley, a very popular tenor, whose appearajce during the winter Sunday concerts created instantaneous applause. Mr. Foley will be heard in "My Irish Song of Songs" and "The Mountains of Mourne." Miss Myra Sawyer, one of Wellington’s most popular sopranos, is in great demand by country musical societies. Miss Sawyer, who was a pupil of Mr. Temple White, achieved popularity in the infancy of radio at station 2YK, . :

Mr. William Boardman, a well-known bass, was also featured by 2YK. His work is well known all over the Dominion. His duets in conjunction with Miss Myra Sawyer are most popular. Mr. Ernest Short, a baritone of outstanding ability. He was specially engaged to sing at Dunedin during the exhibition period and achieved remarkable success. His name is associated

with most musical events throughout the Dominion. ; Miss. Hilda Chudley is the possessor of a remarkably pure contralto voice, and a most winning stage personality. Aniong other numbers she will be heard in "Four by the Clock" and her voice combined with her artistic rendering will ensure listeners a musical treat. AS a special request Miss Chudley will render the Negro Spiritual, "I Got a Robe." Mr. W. W. Marshall, the popular bass of the Melodie Four, will be heard in "Laugh, Clown, Laugh," and "The Floral Dance." There can be n> question regarding the popularity of this artist, who has endeared himself to Wellington audiences, Mr. Frank Moran, late of the "Diggers" Company will furnish the lighter side of the programme. During the winter concerts he captivated his audiences, and his popularity is firmly established. The official accompanist is Mr. James Haydock, whose name is already well known to music-lovers.