RETURNED SOLDIERS' CHOIR
The Returned Soldiers’ Choir will present the first programme of the 1930 season in the new ToWn Hall Concert Chamber on Wednesday next. Foremost in a choice selection will bo * King Olaf’s Christmas,’ a cantata of surprising interest. The musical setting by, Dudley Buck invests a poetic narrative of one of the most extraordinary incidents in the history of Norway with melodic phrases and fundamental themes reflecting the spirit and character of this stirring choral ballad. Th* soloists in this cantata are Mr P. S. Anderson and Mr George Crawford. The supporting choral items are well chosen, and include ‘ The Martyrs of the Arena,’ ‘ A Wet Sheet and a Flowing Sea,’ ‘ Drink to Me Only.’ and one or two old favourites. Tho choir will have the support of Miss Mary Pratt. This will be the contralto’s first appearance on the Returned Soldiers’ platform, and her contributions will be added interest* Miss Eva Judd will play two violin solos* The choir soloists are Messrs Fred Haig, Mr Harry Guyton, Messrs John Leech and W. N. Satterthwaite will sing a duet. The concert will be directed by Mr John Leech, with Mr Charles A. Martin as pianist. The box plan is open! as advertised.
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Evening Star, Issue 20511, 16 June 1930, Page 8
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205RETURNED SOLDIERS' CHOIR Evening Star, Issue 20511, 16 June 1930, Page 8
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