The name Sammartini, which is merely a form of St. Martin, is very common in Italy, and no one can say how many Sammartinis there have been in the world of music throughout the ages. But there were two who established a real contact with this country, and one of them, Giuseppe, lived here for many years, playing and composing. For a time he held the post of Director of Chamber Music in the Household of the Prince of Wales, and was evidently a welcome figure alike in Society and in musical circles. We call him Sammartini of London to distinguish him from his brother.
Giovanni, some seven years younger than the London one, is called Sammartini of Milan. Although he himself, so far as we know, was never in London, many of his Sonatas were published here by the old London firm of Simpson.

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19:35

ARCHIE Noon

5GB Daventry (Experimental)

Mon 12^th Aug 1929, 19:35 on 5GB Daventry (Experimental)

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This lighthearted and melodious Suite is in three movements. The first, a graceful dance, is called In a Country Garden ; violins and woodwinds have the dainty time at first, against accompaniment from plucked strings. The first violin and the oboe together have an alternative time, and then the first returns.
The second movement is a Nocturne. Beginning in a very quiet mood, it has a rather more impetuous middle section, and closes strongly with a broad melody played by the whole orchestra.
The third movement, Humoresque, is a merry
Hornpipe. It has a little introduction, and then violins and woodwinds begin the lighthearted tune which maintains its energy to the end.

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20:00

Promenade Concert

5GB Daventry (Experimental)

Mon 12^th Aug 1929, 20:00 on 5GB Daventry (Experimental)

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Relayed from the Queen's Hall, London
(Sole Lessees, Messrs.
Chappell & Co... Ltd.)
35th Season
MARGARET BALFOUR
(Contralto)
HORACE STEVENS
(Bass-Baritone)
SIR HENRY WOOD and his
Symphony ORCHESTRA
(Leader,
CHARLES WOODHOUSE)
Wagner Concert
Forest Murmurs (' Siegfried *) A ' Faust ' Overture
Ride of the Valkyries (' The Valkyrie ')
HORACE STEVENS , with Orchestra
Scena, ' The Term's, expired' (' The Flying
Dutchman')
ORCHESTRA
Traume (Dreams)
(Solo Violin, CHARLES WOODHOUSE )
MARGARET BALFOUR , with Orchestra Adriano 's Aria, ' 'Gerechter Gott ' (Just God)
(' Rienzi')
ORCHESTRA Prelude, Act III ('The Master-singers') Dance of the Apprentices ('The Master-singers') Procession of the Masters ('The Master-singers') Homage to Sachs ('The Master-singers')