Splendid Concert Promised from 3YA Next Week

Radio Record, Volume VII, Issue 10, 15 September 1933, Page 9

Splendid Concert Promised from 3YA Next Week

Special Chorus from Harmonic Society and Well-known Singer and ’Cellist

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A PROGRAMMD of outstanding merit and one which should equal any of its kind yet given from 3YA will be broadcast from that station on September 20: A specially-selected chorus of 25 mixed voices from’ the Christchurch Harmonic Society will be heard in some of its best numbers, and also a number of new songs,

This society is one of the best of its kind in the Dominion, and in its own turn has ag big a list of subscribers as any other musical society-and there are @ large number. Under the able conductorship of Mr. Victor Peters, it has made great strides, not only in the high standard of its singing, but also in the matter of presentation. The balance, tonal quality, and choral effects are excellent to a degree. Although the number to perform from 3YA is only about one-third: of the society’s strength, the specially-selected chorus will contain the best artists .it has. The choir has been rehearsing diligently, so lovers of good music should . be well catered for. There will also be men’s and women’s choruses for both yoices. Two other star attractions will be Mrs. W. Scott, contralto, and. Mr. Harold Beck, ’cellist. . Mrs. Scott -well, she needs no introduction, for her singing is known all over the Dominion. She will sing the "Summer. time Song Cycle," by Landon Ronald. in which the beautiful solo, "O Lovely Night" is included. Harold Beck’ wil) play an obbligato to this. A firm impression was made by the ’cellist at: his lasé recital, and in keeping with the large number of letters of appreciation received at 3YA, no fault can be found in putting him on again. Among a bracket of solos appear the "Sonata," by Marcello (four movements), "Song Without © Words" (Mendelssohn),

"Moment Musical’ (Sehbubert) And "Adagietto" (Bizet). » Another surprise for listeners will be the appearance of Mr. Far quhar Young,

2, prominent. Scot and an elocutionist of rank in the Dominion. He will talk on "Elocution and Speech Over 50 Years."