A Concert of Outstanding Merit

Radio Record, Volume IV, Issue 39, 10 April 1931, Page 1

A Concert of Outstanding Merit

Brilliant Combination from 4YA

A galaxy of artists will be heard on the air from 4YA on Wednesday, . April 15. A concert party has been arranged by . Signor Stella, and among the talent introduced to radio listeners will be Signorina Gra- | ziella Rossi.

At a recent appearance before a Dunedin audience, Signorina Rossi created a furore, and her performance was acclaimed in Dunedin music circles as the event of the year.

F Signorina Rossi’s recent appearance in Dunedin, the O "Evening Star" said: "The audience that attended the recital last evening was a highly critical one, but it was swept into enthusiastic fervour with the brilliance of Signorina Rossi’s singing. Here is a voice that must carry its fortunate possessor to the artistic peaks. Nature has endowed Signorina Rossi with the attributes of a great singer-a singularly lovely voice, remarkable power and range, and the temperament to give her qualities the most effective expression. An inherent understanding of music and highly-skilled tuition have done much to develop her, even at this very early stage in her career. She is young, but even now is undoubtedly one of the most brilliant singers this country has ever produced." On Wednesday evening Signorina Rossi’s items will be "Elsa’s Dream" (from "Lohengrin") and "Rosebud" (the delightful waltz-song by Arditi). Associated with her in this concert will be Signor Giovanni Stella. He is an artist of note, well known in musical circles, and he now makes his bow to the radio audience. His items will be "Elegie’ (Massenet) and "The Torere Serenade." Born in Florence, Signor Stella began his studies in Milan. He enjoyed a brilliant musical career, followed in the principal theatres in Latin America, Spain, France and Italy, and in concert performances in South Africa and Australia. Signor Stella is from the school that produced such artists as Scotti, Battistini, Ruffo, Caruso, and many other great operatic figures. While he has retired from the operatic stage, he still retains the remarkable freshness and charm that has always been a delightful feature of his singing. An accomplished linguist, he is able to speak several languages fluently, his services (Continued om page 2.),

Concert from 4YA

(Continued from page 1.) in this respect being of great value to the Australian Forces, to which he was attached as interpreter during the war. Other vocalists in the concert party for Wednesday evening will be Miss Clare Dillon (soprano), Miss Vanda Duncan (mezzo-soprano), . and Mr. Thomas Kennedy (baritone). Miss Anna Briasco, violinist, who will play the well-known "Meditation" from "Thais" and Saint Saen’s "Le Oygne," is a most artistic -performer. Another young musician who will no doubt delight listeners will. be Miss Luela Hamer, pianist. Although very young, she plays with ability. oe The evening’s programme will include two trios, Voight’s "Serenade" and Thome’s "Simple Aveu," played by Miss Briasco, Signora Reggiardo (pianist) and Mr. Jack Stewart (flautist). Two flute and piano duets will also-be played, ‘The accompanist for the evening will be Signora Ber. giardo.