Nelsonian Takes "Old Pro" To Task

Radio Record, Volume VII, Issue 4, 4 August 1933, Page 14

Nelsonian Takes "Old Pro" To Task

To the Editor. Sir,-I was not a little disgusted on reading " Old Pro’s" letter anent the B.B.C. recorded programines, and his labelling of them as "punk." I seem to rumember a somewhat similar outburst against the American transcription which we heard not so very long ago. Comparisons are odious. I would like to ask "Old Pro" (professional, I presume) what he is an "Old Pro." of, that he can find fault with such a splendid rendering as the "Christopher Wren" broadcast, with its lovely organ music, and spoken English. Perhaps he was an "old pro" of the "blacksmith’s shop," that "tale end" of an orchestra you know. ‘Talking of "tale ends" reminds me that I learned to appreciate organ music from that "tale end" of an organ in the days prior to such Juxuries as electric blowers, but I wouldn’t style myself an "old pro" on that account. You will no doubt be consoled with the fact that 99 per cent. of letters are in appreciation of the vastly improved programmes which the bvard has given us since taking office. The B.B.C. programmes are good. We at least hear good musie and good English. The vaudeville programme taken. exception to by "Spark" was enjoyed by my household, Carry on, Mr. Pritchard, with the good work !-I am, ete.,

DX 14N.

Nelson.