THE NATIONAL ANTHEM.
Sir,—ln reply to the letter by A.H. in yesterday's issue, I wish to state that tha of the National Anthem at Monday's concert was an unintentional oversight for which I myself am entirely responsible- 'The large audience of musical people present, I it-el sure, will not misconstrue my forgetfulness. Many will remember that at recitals in the large centres its performance is rarely expected. They will also endorse my suggestion that ttie National Anthem should be, not an instrumental solo, but a public chorus, neither should it be an occasion for surreptitious exit or a- wild scramble for hats and coats. I must thank A.H. for his congratulations regarding Monday's concert, and must express the opinion that if the discerning attention and lively interest displayed on that occasion be an indication of the musical life of the city Auckland should take the lead in these things in the Dominion, and will, no doubt, one day have a conservator!urn of her own. Frank Hutchens.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LVIII, Issue 17755, 14 April 1921, Page 8
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