1YA ORCHESTRA

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22195, 23 August 1935, Page 15

IYA ORCHESTRA

Sir, —The thanks of a long-suffering public are due to " Listener " for bringing this matter under notice in your valuable columns, as, if suitable action is taken, much good should result. It is quite correct, as Mr. Adams says, that "Listener's" justifiable outburst represents the feelings and opinions of a large body of listeners, and it is ridiculous to introduce the transmission red herring into the discussion. To me the orchestra seems to be arranged in the form of a triangle, with the brass section forming the base right at the microphone, the whole effect being a dissonant jumble. I feel sure that everyone wants to encourage local talent, and that the conductor should be given every assistance by the provision of any instruments he deems necessary, and more talented players if,need be. After so long an apprenticeship, surely we are entitled to expect something really worth while? The authorities would be interested to know how few really listen-in to the orchestra. Before "rushing into print," as one correspondent calls it, I discussed this matter with many listeners, and the general opinion seems to be that the combination is clumsy, with the brass section being "the greatest error of all the rest." Janglk.