Wellington Apollo Singers

Radio Record, Volume IV, Issue 20, 28 November 1930, Page 6

Wellington Apollo Singers

To Broadcast Shortly LISTENERS will probably remember the first recent concert given by this very talented band of . singers. he choir on that occasion enthralled their hearers with their perfectly-bal-anced part-singing, and were accorded a flattering reception seldom tendered to 2 musical society. Many messages of congratulation were received afterwards, indicating the wide interest taken in the new choir. The triumph was recently repeated at Masterton, where a scene of enthusiasm which was quite unparalleled was witnessed. The Apollo Singers number twenty-four-six to each part-and they perform under the able conductorship of Mr. H. Temple White, who is one of the Dominion’s foremost musicians, and whose work in connection with choral singing and organ recitals has "frequently been relayed by 2YA. Included in the choir are singers who ‘often contribute solo items from the Wellington station. _ The programme of the second concert to: be given on Thursday, December 4, will consist of a choice selection of items, comprising grand opera choruses, old English airs, and part songs by modern composers. Among the gems of musical literature to be presented are "T‘he Sailors’ Chorus" from Richard Wagner’s famous "Flying Dutch- man," Laurent de Rille’s wonderful arrangement of the famous "Hungarian March," the old English air "Caleno Custure Me," and the traditional "The Hunter in His Career," arranged by Perey Grainger for male chorus with

an elborate accompanimetn for two ‘pianos. Soloists have been selected from members of the choir as follow: -Messrs. H. A. Pargetter, E. K. Rishworth, A. H. Outtrim, and T. Watson, and listeners may look forward to a very enjoyable relay of the concert. Mr. Claude Tanner will assist with several ’cello solos, among which will be Boccherini’s famous "Minuet," and the "Melodie Azrabe," by Glazounoy. As a distinguished ’cellist, Mr. Tanner needs no introduction to listeners in the Dominion. Also assisting the Apollos will be the Cecilian Quartette of lady singers, which has recently been formed in Wellington. These ladies are a very talented band of vocalists, and their numbers will be sure to please listeners.. The. accompanists for the evening will be Messrs. William Billington (honorary pianist to the Apollo Singers) and Mr. Ernest Jenner, A.R.A.M.