THE "MESSIAH" TO-MORROW

Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 72, 28 March 1929, Page 11

THE "MESSIAH" TO-MORROW

\ Although Handel's "Messiah" is associated by many with the Christmas season, it is said that in England it is rendered just as often at Easter time, and it is quite appropriate that desiring to do something to augment the Mayor's fund for the Dominion Museum and National Art Gallery the Wellington Harmonic Society should choose this immortal oratorio for presentation on Good Friday night in 'the Town Hall, at 7.45 sharp. The rendering will be by augmented choir, with orchestra of strings and grand organ accompaniment. Most successful rehearsals have been v held, and a most efficient chorus has been gathered together. As is the custom with the Harmonic Society, the' soloists have been carefully chosen, all, being well recognised as experienced v-oratorio singers. They are Miss Myra Sawyer (soprano), Miss Nora Greene (contralto), Mr. Edwin, Dennis (tenor), and Mr. John Prouse (baritone). The orchestra will be led by Mr. Walter Fuller, and Mr. Clement Howe will be at the grand organ. The whole will be under the conductorship of Mr. H. Temple White, so , that a noteworthy rendering of this -ever-popular work can be looked forward to with every confidence. Popular prices arc -being charged, and a full house is anticipated. Intending patrons are notified that the oratorio will conclude in time for them to catch suburban trams.