MONDAY

Radio Record, Volume IV, Issue 26, 9 January 1931, Page 18

MONDAY

From 2YA : HE concert programme _ should prove of great interest to all music-lovers. The outstanding. feature will be. a lecture recital by Mrs. Daisy Basham. This talented and interesting recitalist has chosen for her subject that well-known composer "Grieg." Mrs. Basham will be assisted by Mr. Bric Harrison (baritone), who will sing three numbers by Grieg: ‘"Ragna," "The Old Mother," and "I Love Thee," and Miss Rait, pianiste, will present two compositions by the same — composer: "Bridal Procession March" and "Papillons." Mr. Clement May, already well known to 2YA listeners, will be heard in varied and interesting numbers, including "The Ballad of Cape St. Vincent" (by Masefield), "What a Fool You Would Be" (by Spurr), and "Characters from Dickens." The Orchestrina, under Signor A. P. Truda, will render a Grieg programme, including the overture "Sigurd Jorsalfar," "Three Lyric Pieces," and the "Peer Gynt Suite No, 2," also a selection, "Martha" . (by Flotow), and_a concert waltz, "Jyolores" (by Waldteufel), During

the playing of the "Peer Gynt Suite" "Solveig’s Song" will be sung by Signora Truda. From. Christchurch THE popular New Brighton Municipal Band will present a programme this evening. Both the band items and the vocal numbers will pe well varied. Dunedin Notes R. J. F. MONTAGUBD, elocutionist, ~ Will give. a recital at AYA, his. items ranging from humorous: to dra-. matic,’ Dagg’s. Dance Band, a_ very. popular ‘combination, will provide a’ programme of old-time dances, A yocal: programme has also been arranged, Miss Ida Lungley is acting’ as studio pianiste at 4YA during the

absence of Mrs. Drake on holiday leave.