Philharmonic Concert

Radio Record, Volume III, Issue 50, 27 June 1930, Page 4

Philharmonic Concert

ee A MOST successful relay from the Wellington Town Hall was carried out by 2YA on Saturday last, when the Philharmonic concert was broadcast. In these days music-lovers welcome these. interludes of classic music, and the Wellington orchestra undér Mr. Bishop are to be congratulated on the fine performance, Although the broadcast was good the performance cannot be compared with actual presence at the concert. This no doubt accounted for the good crowd who were present in the Town Hall. Movements to retain classical music are to be encout aged, and the orchestra deserve every patronage, But delightful as was the relay many listeners found cause for complaint in the suppression of their dance programme through the lateness of the relay and the frequency test. Music such as this is rare, frequency tests much more rare, and it seems a pity that those who are entertained to their liking so regularly should complain on account of occasionally not getting just what they want. The results of giving people what they should want has had effect in Hngland, where the standard of music appreciation is rapidly improving. . There is no doubt. but that these relays are widely appreciated and very many are anticipating the next concert in a month’s time.