From ' When Two or Three,' page 12
-IV
Lady Mum
(Scottish Regional Programme)
(Leader, Frank Thomas )
Relayed from The National Museum of Wales
(From Cardiff)
Melody in Music-VI
The Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Furtwangler : Overture, Fingal's Cave (The Hebrides) (Mendelssohn). Menuhin (Violin) and The London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Sir Landon Ronald : Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26 (Max Bruch). The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Clemens Krauss: Symphony No. 3 in F, Op. 90 (Third Movement, poco allegretto) (Brahms).
B. A. KEEN , D.Se.: Dairy Farming Old and New'
Interlude III
' Lepanto and the Pirates '
The Battle of Lepanto was fought in 1571 between the fleets of the Christian League under Don John of Austria and of Turkey under Ali Pasha. The Christian League had been formed mainly at the instigation of Venice, whose sea-going trade was threatened by the marauding activities of the Turks. Lepanto was the last great battle to be fought with oar-propelled vessels on both sides.
A Recital by Lamond (Pianoforte)
Sonata in C, Op. 53 (Waldstein) (First Movement : Allegro con brio) (Beethoven) ; Valse Impromptu (Liszt)
' Early Stages in German'-VI
Herr A. HERMAN WINTER, assisted by Frauloin M.-E. GILBERT
Frederick Grinke (Violin)
Dorothy Manley (Pianoforte)
The composer's own notes on his sonata are as follows: The first movement is mainly of a slow and expressive character. In form it follows the lines of classical sonata-form. In addition to the two main themes, which are clearly defined, several other ideas are introduced, some of which play important parts in tho succeeding Variations and Finale. The Theme of the Variations is dual in nature, the main tune, diatonic in character, being followed by a 'Ritomello' in which a certain affinity to Oriental folk-music is possibly suggested.
Variation I. - A 'Pastorale,' mainly in five-eight time; note the bleak, hollow nature of the accompanying harmonies. II. - A 'Reverie,' passages of a dreamy character, in which the suggestion of tolling bells may be observed. III. - Intermezzo. A quiet movement of contrapuntal character, intimate in feeling. IV. - 'Dance.' The title speaks for itself. V. - Introduction and Finale. On a much bigger scale than any of the preceding, it should be regarded as the summing-up of the whole work, and not merely as the last of the set of variations.
Directed by Guy Daines
(Scottish Regional Programme)
BEETHOVEN'S STRING QUARTETS
Played by THE GRILLER STRING QUARTET
Quartet in A minor (Op. 132)
1. Assai sostenuto-Allegro; Allegro ma non tante.
Mr. G. K. CHESTERTON
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Commander STEPHEN KING-HALL
' Climate and Character'
A Discussion between Mr. ARTHUR BRYANT (Educational Adviser, Bonar Law College, Ash-ridge), and Professor H. J. FLEURE , D.Sc. There can be little doubt that the weather, opening gambit and main staple of national conversation, profoundly influences the character of Englishmen. To what extent, and in what national traits this influence is revealed; and whether local influences of moorland, valley, and sea can be discerned, Mr. Arthur Bryant will attempt to reveal tonight in discussion with Professor Fleure.
Listeners interested in this series will find a full bibliography in Mr. H. W. Nevinsons pamphlet ' Ourselves,' obtainable from the Publications Department, Broadcasting House, W.I, price 6d., 7d. post free.
A Light Opera
The Book and Lyrics by RODNEY BENNETT ; the Music by ROGER QUILTER
An article on the Opera appears on page 167 and a synopsis of the plot on page 168
(Section E)
Led by MARIE WILSON
Conducted by JOSEPH LEWIS
Overture
by ANNE LIPMAN
SYDNEY KYTE and his BAND, relayed from The Piccadilly Hotel
(Shipping Forecast at 11.0)
