RETURNED SOLDIERS' CHOIR
The chosen numbers for the Returned Soldiers’ second concert of the season at His Majesty’s Theatre on Wednesday next will include selections of outstanding merit. Foremost is *An Evening Lullaby,’ a colourful melodious number possessing’ an atmosphere ol charming simplicity; ‘Queen of the Night,’ and arrangement of Henry Smart’s to the convincing lines of H. Bellamy. "The old North Country hunting song, ‘John Peel,’ is ever a fayoinite Other numbers are ‘The Curfew, hv Attwood, De Rifle’s ‘ Le Retraitc, ‘Awake, Aeolian Lyre,’ ‘ The Chorus of Pilgrims.’ from ‘ Tannhanser,’ ‘ The Soldiers’ Chorus,’ and the ‘ Laughing Chorus.’ The assisting artists are Miss Marjory Smith, a ’cello soloist from Christchurch, and Miss Irene Hormblow, the well-known contralto, who has chosen ‘The Restless Sea’ and ‘ I* airy Tales.’ The choir soloists arc Mr George Crawford, his choice being ‘iYour Tinv Hand is Frozen.’ from La Boheme,’ and Mr T. D. White, who will sin" the ‘ Yeoman’s Wedding Song. Mr” John T. Leech will conduct, and Mr Spackman is the accompanist. Tho booking arrangements are advertised.
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Evening Star, Issue 20257, 19 August 1929, Page 7
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174RETURNED SOLDIERS' CHOIR Evening Star, Issue 20257, 19 August 1929, Page 7
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