MUNICIPAL MUSIC.
Sir, —"Ichabod" tells us that the standard of musical appreciation hero has deteriorated in the last few years. Apparently then, the efforts of our local musical societies to educate us musically have not proved successful. Shall we blame teachers or the pupils ? It: I want a musical treat, such a,s Beethoven's symphonies, which "Ichabod" quotes, I liiu) that the orchestras and military bands on my records, perform these works most satisfactorily, and I am compelled to draw comparisons when I hear oar local band playing the same works. ][ assure you "Ichabod" that you need not worry about the public being given "something to think about," for our comparisons givu ns lots. Our local musical societies will be well advised to cater for the public amusement and concentrate on the lighter typo of music which they have proved themselves most capable of producing really well. 1 cannot imagine anything more boring than to be compelled to listen to classical music which is being rendered indifferently. It becomes monotonous and not even pleasing to the ear and undoubtedly does more harm than good iti very many ways. C.W.F.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 20075, 12 October 1928, Page 16
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