WESTMINSTER SINGERS.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16987, 10 March 1923, Page 13

WESTMINSTER SINGERS.

AYE6TAIINSTER SINGERS. The English impresario ex-lay Vicar ol Westminster Abbey and a tenor fcin-rer iif note, Mr Edward Branscombc, recently visited all the most important cathedrals in England in quest of a combination ol solo and choral 'singers that would worthily uphold the remarkable reputation of the "Westminster Glee Singers. After nine months Mr Branscombc returned by tli- Ruapehu a few weeks ago. and v. itb him a combination of five boys and six men. whose performance lie affirms will totally eclipse those of the former combination. The company will 'open their Christchurch season in the ( hural Hall on Saturday next. The former company of Westminster Glee Singers under the direction of Mr Mransrombe made musical history. Since then, however, much water has

passed under Westminster Bridge, but i i the great heart of the Anglo-Saxon people the same musical message apI cals, and these five hoys and six men hi.ing hack the message. Although the main object is to present part-music si ch as glees, madrigals, folk songs, plantation medleys, etc., in all then natural beauty and charm, it will he found that the solo work of the various members i? on an equally liigl' plane. Each of the men. also some ol the hoys, is an expert soloist having fulfilled engagements at the leading concert halls and musical festivals ii England. 'Hie Governor-General. Vi-, count .Tellicoe. has notified Air Du Clin tcau, iho general manager, that lie ij leased to give his patronage to tin •• -tn’in-'cr (dee Singers during thoii jifav in New Zealand. The pr grainim v i11 he changed each other evening thus a veritable banquet is in store foi music-lovers. The box plans for tin first three mm-ort** open at The Rristo «.n Wednesday. where -eats may In Looked without extra charge.