ENTERTAINING MUSIC

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXII, 29 November 1938, Page 4

ENTERTAINING MUSIC

FART SONGS, INSTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL NUMBERS "Music hath charms. . . .’’—How aptly does this quotation apply to part song* composed or arranged for male voices. For in them is an appeal and charm—an entert lining piquancy—which appeals to all classes of music lovers. With this in view the Nelson Male Voice Choir has prepared for its Christmas eoncert a programme of some of the best compositions in its library. The popularity of the items is assured by vote of its patrons Of exceptional interest on Monday next. sth December, in the School of Music, will be two pianoforte duets by Mrs P Vining and Miss G Hodgson, who will be favour-

ably remembered for outstanding performances at previous concerts Their numbers will consist of the overture to

"William Tell” (four descriptive movements). by Rossini, and "Rhapsodie Hongroise.” No. 14 (Liszt) The vocalist Captiin D Norris-Hill, is the posses-

sor of a full bass voice, and will be heard to advantage in a diversity of works: ‘The Erl King” (Schubert). "When the King went forth to War” (Koeneman). "Great Isis! Great Osiris, hearken' (Mozart), and a further bracketed three. “I will not Grieve” (Schumann). "A Pleading” (Tschaikowskv). and “Whore e’er you Walk” (Handel) As the booking plan for the cotv cert is filling, patrons are advised to book early.