THE BRITISH MUSIC SOCIETY OF NORTHERN IRELAND SEASON 1956-57 A SERIES OF Eight Recitals to be held in the SIR WILLIAM WHITLA HALL (Under the auspices of Queen's University) SUBSCRIPTION 30/- (Please note payment cannot be accepted at the Recitals. All tickets must be purchased in advance). DORMAN & SONS, LTD., BELFAST.

Friday, November 9th, 1956-7.45 p.m. THE GRILLER STRING QUARTET The Griller String Quartet gave its first public concert in London on November 8th, 1928, when the members were students at the Royal Academy. Then only newly formed, the Quartet decided that they could only attempt to reach the standard at which they aimed if they devoted themselves exclusively to chamber music. They have remained faithful to their early resolve. So long an association of the same four players in the study of quartet playing-and of quartet playing only is probably unique in the history of music, and accompanied by musical intelligence and virtuosity is responsible for the well-deserved reputation the Quartet has gained as being one of the finest in the world. Their programme will include the first performance in the British Isles of Bloch's Fifth String Quartet. Friday, November 23rd, 1956 7.45 p.m. MURIEL SMITH (Soprano) with DANIEL KELLY This young American Soprano is making her first visit to Ireland for this recital. She has had much success

in a wide variety of roles ranging from operetta to grand opera and lieder. Elizabeth Schumann became interested in her performance of lieder, and undertook to give her tuition early in her career. We look forward with much interest to this recital by a young artist who may soon have a nation-wide reputation. Saturday, December 1st, 1956-7.45 p.m. THE LOEWENGUTH STRING QUARTET In 1936, the Loewenguth Quartet was the first French Quartet to give a series of concerts in the United States, and during the course of two tours in this country and Canada they appeared at the Town Hall, New York, and in Cincinatti, Providence, Montreal, Quebec, etc. This Quartet was engaged in December, 1946, by the B.B.C. to give the complete cycle of Beethoven Quartets in six broadcasts, the first time they called upon an Ensemble to give such a series in the Third Programme. The Quartet has recently returned from a tour of America, when they were presented with four Amati instruments to be used by them for the duration of their career. Friday, January 18th, 1957 - 7.45 p.m. ROSALYN TURECK (Pianoforte) Born in America of Russian and Turkish descent, Rosalyn Tureck had her first recital when only nine years old. She was not allowed, however, to become a child prodigy, and continued her studies, graduating from the Julliard School of Music in 1935. It was not until 1947 that Rosalyn Tureck was able to visit Europe, and the initial successes of that tour have been repeated for the last three years, including a well- remembered visit to this Society last year. Of her playing the "Times" has written: "There is hardly a pianist in the world who plays Bach to such complete

satisfaction. It is indeed rare to find a superbly equipped technician, a passionately sympathetic musician, and a scholar all in one and the same person, but this is Miss Tureck.' Friday, February 1st, 1957 - 7.45 p.m. ANTONIO JANIGRO (Violoncello) with ERNEST LUSH Antonio Janigro, an Italian, was born at Milan in 1918. He studied music at the Conservatoire of his native town, and at the Ecole Normale at Paris. A first prizewinner at many national and international competitions, Janigro was a very young man when he embarked on his career as a soloist, being only sixteen when he gave his first concert. Today, after a brilliant fifteen years, his name and art are known throughout the world. Since 1939, he has been in charge of the advanced 'cello class at the Zagreb Conservatoire in Jugoslavia. He uses a Guadagnini instrument of exceptionally fine tone. Saturday, February 2nd, 1957- 3.00 p.m. THE ZAGREB SOLOISTS ENSEMBLE Our members will need no introduction to this exceptional ensemble, which last year gave one of the most brilliant recitals it has ever been our good fortune to offer. Founded in 1954 by Radio Zagreb, the ensemble is composed of thirteen string players who play under the direction of Antonio Janigro Besides numerous performances at public concerts, the Zagreb Soloists have broadcast from many European stations and have played in many cities and at music festivals. The large and varied repertoire includes works of the Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods, and also contemporary music. Some eminent Jugoslav composers have written works especially for the ensemble.

7.45 p.m. ROBERT GOLDSAND Friday, February 22nd, 1957 - (Pianoforte) This young American pianist enjoys a considerable reputation both as musician and executant. He is particularly well known for his interpretation of the works of Liszt, the technical difficulties of which appear to vanish under his fingers. This is his first visit to Ireland. Saturday, March 16th, 1957 - 7.45 p.m. LISA DELLA CASA (Soprano) with GERALD MOORE This delightful artist was born in Switzerland and studied music at the Berne Conservatoire, and singing with Frau Dr. Haeser in Zurich. She made her debut at the Stadttheater, Zurich, in 1943 as Mimi in "La Boheme". She soon attracted the attention of operatic observers in other countries and was invited to sing at the Salzburg Festival in 1947. So successful was this performance, that she was immediately engaged for the Vienna State Opera. In the first performance of Strauss's "Arabella" since the war she filled the title role with such distinction that the coveted title of Kammersangerin was bestowed upon her. Lisa Della Casa has also sung at Glyndebourne, Edinburgh Festival, Covent Garden, Bayreuth, La Scala, and at the Metropolitan Opera, New York, while retaining her connection with Vienna, Munich and Salzburg. In addition to opera, she is conversant with all the leading soprano oratorio roles of Handel, Haydn, Brahms, Mozart, etc., and gives many recitals. She is married to a music critic of Jugoslav origin, lives in Switzerland, and has a six-year-old daughter, Vesna.

Our programme for the Season will also include the ANNUAL MEETING AND MEMBERS' NIGHT, to be held on Friday, October 19th, 1956, in the Sir William Whitla Hall. After the business meeting, tea will be served, and Dr. Havelock Nelson will give a talk on his recent tour of Canada. THREE ILLUSTRATED TALKS will be given on works to be performed at the recitals immediately following them. The dates are Wednesday, November 28th, Monday, January 28th, and Tuesday, March 12th, and the lecturers will be Professor Philip Cranmer, Dr. Havelock Nelson, and Mr. John Cowser respectively. The talks will be illustrated by recordings, and will take place in the Great Hall of Queen's University. GUEST TICKETS will be available at a cost of 10s. 6d. for the Griller Quartet, Zagreb Soloists, and Lisa Della Casa recitals, and 7s. 6d. for the remainder. Members are entitled to invite any number of guests, but a particular guest may be introduced only twice during the season. MUSICAL SCORES may be had on loan by members through our arrangement with the Chester Music Library. MEMBERSHIP TICKETS AND FULL DETAILS may be had forthwith on application to: MESSRS. HART & CHURCHILL LTD. 20 WELLINGTON PLACE BELFAST Special rates available to parties from Schools and Technical Colleges.

THE BRITISH MUSIC SOCIETY OF NORTHERN IRELAND Patron: HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR OF NORTHERN IRELAND THE LORD WAKEHURST, K.C.M.G. President: MRS. P. T. CRYMBLE Vice-Presidents: SIR ERIC ASHBY REV. G. F. CRAIG MRS. E. DEMPSTER MISS F. C. KYLE MRS. GEORGE SMITH MRS. D. R. TAYLOR MRS. HAROLD TOTTON MRS. HERBERT WARNOCK Hon. Treasurer: DESMOND CLARENDON, ESQ. Hon. Secretaries: MISS JOAN TAYLOR R. C. MCKINNEY, ESQ. Committee: MRS. DOUGLAS BOYD AUSTIN BROWN, ESQ. JOHN COWSER, ESQ. PROFESSOR PHILIP CRANMER LT.-COL. J. R. H. GREEVES MRS. F. MCDOWELL MAURICE MAGUIRE, ESQ. G. L. MARSHALL, ESQ. DR. HAVELOCK NELSON R. H. SEMPLE, ESQ. MISS RHONA SHAW LISTER WOOD, ESQ.