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Particular interest attaches to this talk for housewives in this country, for both the similarities and differences between English and American homes are rooted in a common tradition. English listeners will hear how the average American housewife copes with familiar problems of house management, and what use she makes of the many mechanical aids at her disposal.

The State Orchestra of Berlin, conducted by Dr. Leo Blech : Overture, Oberon (Weber). Francis Russell (Tenor) and Isobel Baillic (Soprano) : Give me your darling hands (Puccini). The Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Fürtwangler : Hungarian Dances, Nos. 1 and 3 (Brahms). Isobel Baillie (Soprano) and Nellie Walker (Contralto) : Night of Stars and Night of Love (Tales of Hoffmann) (Offenbach). The Night Light Symphony Orchestra : Glow Worm Idyll (Lincke) ; Intermezzo, Hearts and Flowers (Tobani). The Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Meliehar : Fantasy, The Mastersingers (Wagner)

Contributors

Conducted By:
Dr. Leo Blech
Tenor:
Francis Russell
Tenor:
Isobel Baillic

Gladys Noon (Violin)
Bertram Harrison (Pianoforte)
Guy Ropartz , born in 1864, comes of an old Breton family. His master was Cesar Franck , whose declared disciple he is. These two influences have coloured all his music, dramatic and absolute. Yet., although Franck is his model, and Breton folk-song at the root of his inspiration, his compositions show strong originality, combined with a character that is both individual and wholly French. This sonata, composed in 1907 and the first of two, is based upon Breton themes set in a classical frame.

Contributors

Pianoforte:
Bertram Harrison
Unknown:
Guy Ropartz
Unknown:
Cesar Franck

Presented by Mr. C.L R. JAMES

After a very full survey of the last hundred years' struggle for slave emancipation this series comes this week to a practical examination of life and labour conditions in countries where slaves have gained freedom. This talk will describe the welfare of the descendants of freed slaves in the West Indies and America. In the West Indies, negroes, under the guidance of European advisers, have founded industries, laid down plantations, built schools, churches, and libraries.

Contributors

Presenter:
Mr. C.L.R. James

National Programme Daventry

About National Programme

National Programme is a radio channel that started transmitting on the 9th March 1930 and ended on the 9th September 1939. It was replaced by BBC Home Service.

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