2YA Artists at Marton

Radio Record, Volume V, Issue 21, 4 December 1931, Page 5

2YA Artists at Marton

Successful Benefit Concert Ast week a party of 2YA artists journeyed to Marton to present a concert in aid of the Anglican Church Relief Fund.’ The proceeflings were broadeast by 2YA. A large number attended, possibly to see the artists they had often heard over the air-and they were not disappointed, for the party gave an excellent account of itself. During the evening the Mayor, Mr. Purnell, announced that the takings were quite satisfactory, and paid tribute to the efforts of Signor Truda and his orchestrina party. who had travelled to Marton without involving the promoters of the concert in any expense, He also congratulated: the artists on their performances,.and the organiser, Miss Mountfort, and paid tribute to the staff of 2YA for their co-operation, The orchestrina, under Signor A. P. Truda, was heard in several well-known numbers, including selections from Wallace’s "Maritana," which number brought forth enthusiastic applause Mesdames G. Holloway, violiniste, and A. P. Truda, mézzo soprano, were heard in some delightful numbers, and were accorded well-deserved applause. Sig-

nor Lucien Cesaroni, the renowned operatic bass, presented three enthusiastically received items, including Handel’s "Largo," in which number his potverful, well-toned voice was heard to advantage. Claude Tanner, the well-known ’cellist, rendered "Reve Angelique," to orchestral accompaniment, and W. J. Stevenson, cornetist, two numbers.

Judging from the reception, these two artists were deservedly popular. Two local artists, Ray Todd and G. Saunders, were heard in a mandolin duet, and Len Ashton in a musical pot-pourri. The pupils of Miss Mountfort gave two pleasing numbers. At the conclusion of the entertainment the visiting party was entertained by the organiser.