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"KING OLAF."

GRAND FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE The soloists for Elgar's cantata, "King Olaf," to be presented under Mr Sidney Williamson's direction at the Municipal Concert Hall on Tuesday evening, have been chosen with the greatest care, assuring • performance that is worthy of the great work itself. Mrs A. Edwards, Misses Mabel Eaglesome, and Ella Thurlow take the three soprano roles; Mr Harold Prescott sings the title role (tenor), and Mr J. J. Hall has the bass Mr Sidney Smith leads an orchestra of more than 30 performers, Mr T. Vernon Griffiths plays the organ parts, and MiBB Mona Neale the harp. Orchestra and choir have been thoroughly trained under Mr Williamson's expert guidance. The performance is of particular significance since it marks the 20th anniversary of Mr Williamson's valuable work for music in Christchurch, and should further impress his excellent musicianship. The fact that the Board of Governors of Canterbury College has given its approval to the performance is testimony of the reputation which Mr Williamson holds. The premiere will also be given of Miss Dorothy Filkin's work, "The Rejoicing of the Hours," which gained the prize in a recent competition organised by the Society for Imperial Culture. Thus, altogether, the concert has an exceptional interest. Box plans are now open at The Bristol.

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Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19646, 15 June 1929, Page 8

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"KING OLAF." Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19646, 15 June 1929, Page 8

"KING OLAF." Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19646, 15 June 1929, Page 8

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