"BLEST PAIR OF SIRENS"
Wellington to Broadcast Parry’s Ode to Music IN very few churches in New Zealand can one hear performances of the works of both sixteenth century composers and modern English musicians ‘such as Vaughn Williams, Holst, Bairstow, Parry, or Robertson. One would certainly not expect to find music of this type in the libraries of the Nonconformist churches, but it is the aim of Mr. Harry. Brusey, conductor of the Terrace Congregational Church Choir, Wellington, to present once a month with an augmented choir some work of note.
In pursuance of this policy the choir will broadcast.on October 1. the ode to music and poetry, "Blest Pair of Sirens," to the words of Milton. As far 4s can be ascertained this work has not before been performed in New Zealand, and the choir has been augmented to 45 voices for the occasion, the accompaniment to be organ and strings. "Blest Pair of Sirens" is a massive work in eight parts, and it is acknowledged to be one of the most wonderful choral works ever. written.
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Radio Record, Volume VII, Issue 12, 29 September 1933, Page 11
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178"BLEST PAIR OF SIRENS" Radio Record, Volume VII, Issue 12, 29 September 1933, Page 11
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