DUNEDIN RETURNED SOLDIERS' CHOIR

Evening Star, Issue 22379, 1 July 1936, Page 11

DUNEDIN RETURNED SOLDIERS' CHOIR

Strong solo support has been accorded the choir for its first concert of thi season, which will be held in the Conj cert Chamber on Monday evening next; Miss Ann White (soprano) will sing the operatic air * Roberto O tu che Adoro ’ (Meyerbeer), and the contralto, Miss Phyllis Clare, has chosen the recil tative and, aria 4 O Mio Fernanda ’ from ; La Favourita.’ Miss Ethel Wallace will lend variety to the vocal part, of the programme by appearing in eacn part. She will play ‘ Cavatina * and a bracket, ‘ Dragon Flies ’ and 4 Tango.* The choir’s double quartet will sing the finely harmonised ‘ Going Home * (Dvorak), and this should be well rej ceived. Mr Leech has infused his em thusiasm into the singing of the choirs and the part songs have been ’ carefully chosen. The committee’s policy ,of presenting as many new part songs a| possible is evidenced in this concert* when no less than six of the eight numbers are quite new. - * Crossing - the Plain ’ is one of the most descriptive items yet, given by the members, while the reverent 4 Benediction of the Alps ‘ contains a beautiful baritone solo fof Mr R. Duerdon. The singing, of th<‘ stirring ‘Sussex by the,Sea’ at thrf beginning of the programme should put the audience jn happy mood. Other choir items are 4 Farewell,’ 4 Cernivale,* 4 Hallelujah Power and Glory,’ and Hi< late Majesty’s favourite hymn, * Abide With Me,’ of whichthe choir has made , a fine study. ■ This hymn has been scored by a choir member (L. B. Ror-i row), and will be rendered as a tribute to the memory of a life of great service! to the British Commonwealth of Na* tions. A considerably increased sub* sefiption list indicates growing interest in the Soldiers’ Choir, and box plang are advertised.