FRIDAY

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

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From 1YA, A VERY popular combination, the New Zealand Four, will- be heard in some excellent solos, duets, and quar. tets. This quartet is very well known and appreciated by the Auckland public, and their appearances at 1YA are always eagerly looked forward to. Also appearing on the programme is Miss Joan Laird, soprano, who has become very popular with listeners. The flute, when well played, is a delightful instrument, and with such an artist as Mr. George Poore, listeners will be able to appreciate its beauties. Instrumental items will be played by the Studio Trio, and a pianoforte solo by Mr. Eric Waters will be included. Opera from 2YA, A SPECIAL . programme of excerpts from Gounod’s opera, *‘Faust," will be presented by Signor

Lucien Cesaroni’s Operatic Company at 2YA. Signor Lucien Cesaroni is known throughout the Dominion 2s the finest operatic bass to visit this country for some years past. Added interest will be given to the programme by the fact that the first act and portion of the second half of the programme will feature Signor Lucien Cesaroni as the leading soloist. The supporting artists will be Mr. R. Trewern, tenor (as Faust), Mr. George Gray, and Miss M. Christie (who will support Signor Cesaroni in "The Church Scene’ in Act 4). A chorus of pupils from Signor Cesaroni’s studio will also assist. The Orchestrina, under Signor A. P. Truda, will play the overture to "Faust," the "Marguerita Valse" from the same opera, part two of the selection "Sapho" (by Massenet), and a selection from the opera "Mignon" (by Thomas). Items from Christehureh. "THE fortnightly talk on "Radio Service" will be given by Mr. D. Cosgrove at 7.30. The concert programme

will be a popular concert, followed by a session of dance music provided by the Bailey-Marston Dance Orchestra. The Christchurch broadcasting trio supported by regular 3YA artists, will strengthen the concert programme. 4YA Jottings. A SPLENDID studio concert will be broadcast when the Anderson’s Bay Glee Club of 50 active members, with their orchestra of 20, will provide a complete evening’s entertainment, The Anderson’s Bay Glee Club is recognised musical body in Dunedin, and was founded in 1908 for the stud; of part songs and other concerted vocea music. Five of the original member of the club are still among the activ. list. For 19 years Mr. Harold B. Aus! ing was the conductor, the present co2: ductor being Mr. Jas, Clark, and tl accompanist Miss Frances H. Ayso1 Popular glees and vocal works are t be performed by this choir on this it first appearance at the Studio of 4YA The soloists are all members of the club, and a greatly varied programme has been arranged for the occasion,