Local Composers from 1YA

Radio Record, Volume V, Issue 16, 30 October 1931, Page 4

Local Composers from 1YA

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PROGRAMMES consisting entirely of music composed by New Zealanders have previously been given from different YA stations, but on November 12 the Society of Musicians will broadeast from a programme which will all be the work of present residents of Auckland. That there is a wealth of local talent among composers and songwriters is amply proved by the fact: that considerably more material was offering for this programme than could possibly be used, and it is most pleasing to find, somewhat unexpectedly, that Auckland can boast so many clever and accomplished people. The programme will include a trio composed by Mr. Eric Waters; Amy Hansard singing two of her own songs; two piano solos by Renee Satchwell played by the composer; a sonata for cello and piano played by Dr. Trevor de Clive Lowe, with accompaniment by A. Luscombe, the composer; songs composed by Mary Brett and sung by Molly Atkinson, Len Barnes, and Laura Walker; Owen Jensen playing Fantasy Prelude and Air with Variations of his own composition; two songs composed by Tracy Moresby and sung by Margo Anderson; Ida Walker singing two songs composed by Renee Satchwell; Dr. de Clive Lowe playing "Berceuse" and "Mazurka in D Major," composed by Mr. Luscombe; and Hwart Lyne playing two of his own compositions entitled "Caprice in B Plat" and "Laughing." Such a programme makes imposing reading, and listeners can confidently expect that it will fulfil all its promise in actual performance. The encouragement of local composers is a worthy work, and every listener can do his vr her part of it by making a point of hearing this programme of local works,