MEGAN THOMAS (Soprano) ;
FOSTER RICHARDSON (Bass)
THE ROSE CAVALIER (described as ' A Comedy for Music ') is, as most people consider, the most likable of all Strauss's works. It is full of gorgeous waltzes (one of which we are now to hear), and other attractive melodies.
The titlo refers to the old custom of a suitor's employing an envoy to carry a silver rose to his betrothed as an emblem of his love.
THE COUNTESS ALMAVIVA, in Figaro, has found her husband fickle, and in this rather pathetic air she expresses her longing for the restoration of the love she once knew; if that cannot be, she does not wish to live. Sleepy Tune Gavotte in Pierrot's garden
Harebell and the Fairy Pipers Legend
Columbine's dream dance The March of the Clowns
T ISTENERS are already familiar with some of L the graceful light pieces of Kenneth Wright , a young composer of today. His B.B.C. Waltz. (based on the three notes forming the Corporation's initials) has become quite well known.
Ths Pantomime Pictures were originally conceived as orchestral movements, and have since been arranged for Piano.
HALVORSEN (born 1864) is a Norwegian Violinist, Conductor, and Composer, who waa a friend of Grieg. At one time he lived in Aberdeen. The Boyards were an aristocratic military order in old-time Russia.