THE BRITISH MUSIC SOCIETY OF NORTHERN IRELAND 1951-1952

MONDAY, OCTOBER 22nd, 1951 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd, 1951 WILHELM KEMPFF TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4th, 1951 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7th, 1951 FRIDAY, JANUARY 4th, 1952 MEMBERS' NIGHT FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29th, 1952 ILLUSTRATED LECTURE AMADEUS STRING QUARTET GOLDEN AGE SINGERS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8th, 1952 KATHLEEN FERRIER AND GERALD MOORE SHEILA RANDELL TUESDAY, MARCH 18th, 1952 ILLUSTRATED LECTURE FRIDAY, MARCH 21st, 1952 QUATUOR HAYDN

THE HE COMMITTEE has pleasure in announcing that it is in a position to offer its members six concerts for the coming season as against five last year. Such details of the proposed concerts as are available at the time of going to press are set out in this prospectus. A full list of the works to be performed will be published in a separate leaflet as soon as possible. It will be seen that our programme for this season contains the names of some outstanding British artists (and one newcomer to our concert platform), and some of the leading continental performers. A members' night, and lectures preparatory to some of the concerts, will also be arranged. As a further privilege of membership, the Society has continued the arrangement with the Chester Music Library, by which members may borrow, without charge, from this most comprehensive library of Vocal, Instrumental, and Chamber Music. Further details will be found in the following pages. For some years the Society, through uncertainty as to accommodation, has had to keep careful watch on the numbers of its members. Under the arrangement whereby our recitals are given in the Sir William Whitla Hall, under the auspices of Queen's University, it has been found that we have ample room for expansion. Members of the public are assured that they will be heartily welcomed to member- ship. The Annual Subscription is 30/-, and is payable on and after September 10, 1951, at Messrs. Hart & Churchill, Ltd., 20 Wellington Place, Belfast, to whom intending new members should apply. The number and quality of the concerts we can give is dependent on the size of our membership. Existing members are asked to do all in their power to increase our numbers by bringing this prospectus to the notice of their friends. Admission to the Society's recitals and lectures will be by membership card only, which must be shown at the door. All recitals will commence at 7.30, and members are asked to be in their seats by 7.25, as the doors will be closed until the conclusion of the first item. All correspondence, membership applications, and payment of subscriptions, should be addressed to the Hon. Secretaries, or Hon. Treasurer of the Society, c/o. Messrs. Hart & Churchill, Ltd., 20 Wellington Place, Belfast.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 22nd, 1951. MEMBERS' NIGHT The Society's Annual Reunion, at which a programme of music will be given, followed by tea at nine o'clock. Smyth Memorial Hall, Lisburn Road (corner of Fountain- ville Avenue). FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd, 1951. WILHELM KEMPFF (piano) Of the major European pianists of senior standing, the name of Wilhelm Kempff is perhaps least known in England, where he made his first personal appearance only two years ago. His reputation on the continent as an interpreter of Bach and Beethoven is very high. We are fortunate in being able to offer our members an oppor- tunity of hearing this artist on the occasion of his brief forthcoming visit to the British Isles. MONDAY, DECEMBER 3rd, 1951. A LECTURE on works to be performed by the Amadeus Quartet. Further details to be announced. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7th, 1951. AMADEUS STRING QUARTET and CECIL ARONOWITZ (viola) Members of the Society will not have forgotten the favourable impression made by these players when they visited us two years ago with Frederick Thurston. This time they bring with them an extra viola player with whom they are accustomed to combine. This will give us an opportunity of hearing some of the rich repertoire of music written for String Quintet.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 4th, 1952. THE GOLDEN AGE SINGERS This combination is composed of Margaret Field-Hyde (soprano), Eileen McLoughlin (soprano), Alfred Deller (counter tenor), Rene Soames (tenor), and Gordon Clinton (baritone), each of whom has a distinguished standing as soloist. It is now some years since we have had a group of madrigal singers. The reputation of these artists should ensure a very high standard in this exquisite art. The programme will consist of madrigals and folk songs, both English and continental. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8th, 1952. KATHLEEN FERRIER (contralto) GERALD MOORE (piano) Kathleen Ferrier has sung for us twice before. Her art has been manifestly developing, and she now occupies a foremost place among European singers. Gerald Moore is one of our oldest friends; as an accompanist, especially of Lieder, he is incomparable. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29th, 1952. SHEILA RANDELL (piano) We feel it to be our duty to give encouragement to younger artists who have not yet had time to make their name with the public. Miss Randell's promise is such that we have high hopes of seeing her in later years in the front rank of pianists.

TUESDAY, MARCH 18th, 1951. A LECTURE on works to be performed by the Quatuor Haydn. Further details to be announced. FRIDAY, MARCH 21st, 1952. THE QUATUOR HAYDN This is a distinguished Belgian String Quartet who have broadcast on several occasions in England. We are to hear them in a programme which will contain one of Beethoven's quartets of Op.18. We have recently had several opportunities of hearing his mature and later works. An opportunity of hearing this charming example of his early style is therefore to be welcomed. THE CHESTER MUSIC LIBRARY This library is one of the most comprehensive collections of music in the British Isles, open to subscribers. It consists mainly of modern music of all countries, covering a period from about Brahms to the present day. The Chamber Music Section includes the Classics as well as modern works. The Library is divided into the following sections: Piano Music, Piano Scores, Vocal Scores, Songs, Chamber Music, Instrumental pieces. New works are constantly being added, and it is not, therefore, possible to issue a catalogue. Every effort is made to ensure that all modern works of importance are available. Please note that the library does NOT contain miniature scores. The Society subscribes to this library for the con- venience of its members, and any members who wish to borrow music (for which no charge is made) should leave a note of their requirements with Messrs. Hart & Churchill, Ltd., 20 Wellington Place, Belfast.

THE BRITISH MUSIC SOCIETY OF NORTHERN IRELAND SEASON 1951-52 President : Mr. John Cowser Joint Hon. Secretaries : Mrs. Francis McDowell Mr. R. C. McKinney Hon. Treasurer: Mr. Desmond Clarendon Vice-Presidents : Dr. Eric Ashby Rev. Graham Craig Mrs. P. T. Crymble Mrs. E. Dempster Miss F. C. Kyle Mr. F. W. Leonard Professor T. A. Sinclair Mrs. George Smith Mrs. D. R. Taylor Mrs. Harold Totton Mrs. Herbert Warnock Committee: Mr. W. R. A. Anderson Mrs. Douglas Boyd Mr. Austin Brown Miss Virginia Clarendon Lt. Col. J. R. H. Greeves Professor Ivor Keys Mr. Maurice Maguire Mr. George L. Marshall Mr. R. H. Semple Miss Rhona Shaw Miss Joan Taylor Mr. Lister Wood