Famous Light Opera from 4YA

Radio Record, Volume IV, Issue 11, 26 September 1930, Page 4

Famous Light Opera from 4YA

NLY twelve months ago, the newlyformed Dunedin Amateur Operatic and’ Dramatic Society made its first public appearance and achieved wonderful success with its presentation of the ever-popular "Our Miss Gibbs." The distinction it achieved among the critical, but greatly appreciative, musical world of the south, encouraged the originators of the society to continue. Six months ago the second production was put on, and this eclipsed the presentation of "Our Miss Gibbs." Listeners to 4YA will remember the success attained when "A Runaway Girl" was broadcast. The chorus singing of the Operatic Society has been stated to be the finest any amateur society could produce, and this encouraged such favourable reports from the Press that the society was overwhelmed with applications for membership. However, the vocal test for membership proved a_ bigger hurdle than some anticipated, the officers of the society recognising that the high standard of chorus work had to be maintained. This means that only singers of a set high standard are now members of the chorus. "The Belle of New York" contains some brilliant choruses, and 4YA has been fortunate in obtaining the services of the Dunedin Operatic Society to perform, at the studio, the better known choruses, solos and duets of this very popular musical comedy on Monday, September 29.