ITALIAN'S PRAISE

Evening Post, Volume CXL, Issue 138, 8 December 1945, Page 6

ITALIAN'S PRAISE

NEW ZEALAND SINGER

Colin Young, sou of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Young, of Rintoul Street, who was -formerly well known for his successes as a boy soprano and Dickens character actor in Wellington and other competitions festivals, has been giving every possible attention to his singing career since he left New Zealand with the 14th Reinforcements. With the limited opportunities open to him in the Army he has trained under several famous teachers in the Middle East, the latest of whom. Professor F. Ammenata, of Florence, has written to his mother giving high praise to his voice. "The past month's study has not only extended his vocal range but strengthened his voice." writes the professor. "I recommend him to remain in Italy as long as possible, as the next years will be his most trying in study. It is unusual that he is only 22 and has a range exceeding two octaves (middle C to C sharp). If study is continued. 1 feel he can be assured of an operatic career in any city in Italy, but it will require at least four years' study." Mr. Young, senior, stated today that there appeared to be every chance that his sou would have to go to Japan with the New Zealand occupying force, fn view of the above letter, it seemed a pity that the boy could not be given !he opportunity of further study in Ilalv.