Distinguished N.Z. Artist Returns

Radio Record, Volume IV, Issue 18, 14 November 1930, Page 8

Distinguished N.Z. Artist Returns

Cecily Audibert to sing for 3YA.

IN 3YA’S programmes the | interesting fact is noted that an artist of outstanding merit, Cecily Audibert, is to broadcast on Wednesday, November 19. This will be Miss Audibert’s first appearance before the microphone in New Zealand, but she is: well known on the professional stage, particularly in Australia, where she gathered many laurels. In a critique of the opening

night of a season of "Our Miss Gibbs,’ the "Sydney Morning Herald" said: The production of the musical comedy "Our Miss Gibbs," by the Bankers’ Operatic Society, at the Conservatorium on Saturday night, proved a personal triumph for Miss Cecily Audibert, whose delightful voice, dainty personality, and histrionic ability were combined in a charming characterisation of the title-role. Referring to the same performance, the "Daily Guardian’ said: In deciding to present a revival of "Our Miss Gibbs,’’ the Bankers’ Operatic Society has picked a winner. And in choosing Miss Cecily Audibert to play the name part it has picked another winner. Slim, dainty and vivacious, she is an ideal ""Mary."" Her voice is a good soprano and may professionals

might with advantage emulate her clear enun-. ciation. It is refreshing, nowadays, to hear a singer whose’ words can be understood. | Miss Audibert toured extensively with the well known Humphrey Bishop Musical ’ Comedy Company and she was a great stage success. Added to a charming personality she. has a delightful flair for.songs at the piano. Of her en-. gagements at

Hoyts, a press report says: IVLiss Cecily Audibert has won her way to popularity at Hoyts. Possessing a fine appearance and an equally fine voice. Cecily’s numbers are always attractive. She works in some delightful ballet numbers this week with Hoyt’s high steppers. ‘\ Christchurch girl, Miss Audibert was well known in musical circles in that city before she went to Australia. It -was in Sydney, under the direction of a great Italian music teacher, that ber voice developed so magnificently and where she became such an accomplished artist. She has now returned to Christchurch, and listeners have reason to hope that she will frequently broadcast.