Personal Jottings

Radio Record, Volume V, Issue 31, 12 February 1932, Page 15

Personal Jottings

Two new artists appear on 4YA’s programme for Wednesday, February 17, Mr. Reg Tapley (bass-. baritone) and Mr. James McDonald (tenor). Both are singers of exceptional merit, having been.on the professional stage.under engagement to J. C. Williamson Ltd. Mr. Tapley was also associated recently with the Royal Comic Opera Company ‘in London, while Mr. McDonald toured Ameriza with the Rigo Grand Opera Company. RICHARD MAUNDER, who is to take the part of Thaddeus in Harison Cook’s presentation of "The Bohemian Girl" at 2YA on Monday, February 15, is a violinist as well as a vocalist. He began his musical career as a boy soprano at the age of seven, and won numerous competitions. throughout New Zealand. He has now developed into lyric tenor, and has had much praise from ‘visiting celebrities. As a violinist he has also won distinction, having gained fhe highest marks in New Zealand for the Associated Board’s licenciate exam: _ inations, and gold medallist for Trinity College.’ Tie has given severil recitals and public performances and has toured with Alfred O’Shea as solo violinist. INCENT ASPEY. for some time leader of the 2FC (Sydney) Orchestra, and well known to New Zealanders as a recording artist, has been specially engaged for a violin recital at 1YA, Auckland.’on Thursday, February 18.:° His appearance before & microphone in New Zealand will be looked forward to by listeners.