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Radio Record, Volume IV, Issue 33, 27 February 1931, Page 7

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American Recordings. HAVE listened to the international programmes since they started, and have thoroughly enjoyed them. Take the Ormandy Orchestra and the quartet: I consider these fine combinations, and in my opinion we have nothing in New Zealand to surpass them. As for the comedy items, anyone must know that old proverb: "A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men." In conclusion I would say, let 2YA keep up its good work in transmitting the international recordings. They will always have their unseen audience who appreciate the very best in talent-Not an American (Wellington). _ Something to Growl About. , HAYVBHE read with rising interest the . comments re the subject of international recordings. I am a regular listener of 2YA’s Wednesday night programmes, and I have obtained much enjoyment from the special recordings. I must say I prefer those remarkable items recorded by American ‘radio artists to some of our own local singing. Some people never know when they are well off. _ If they were tortured every Thursday night like we are by 8YA, they would have. something to grumble about. If "English Mother" and like, heard these American programmes direct from America with prolonged howls, squeals and static, they would think it was wonderful, and would tell their friends what marvellous long-distance receiving sets they possessed, but as they have the "privilege. of hearing these interesting recordings from 2YA they are not satisfied.-Squealing Soprano (Christ-