THE BRITISH MUSIC SOCIETY OF NORTHERN IRELAND SEASON 1960-61 A SERIES OF Eight Recitals IN THE SIR WILLIAM WHITLA HALL (Under the auspices of Queen's University) at 7.45 p.m. Subscription 40/- 3.4

Tuesday, October 11th, 1960 ANNUAL MEETING AND A RECITAL BY The McCready Singers, with Derek Bell (Oboe) and Havelock Nelson (piano) The first evening of our season is open to members only. After the business meeting, a recital will be given by the above artists, and refreshments will be served at the close of the recital. Friday, October 21st, 1960 CLAUDIO ARRAU (piano) We are extremely fortunate to secure the engagement of this world famous artist, fol- lowing his appearances at the Edinburgh and Athens Fes- tivals. Claudio Arrau is now one of the greatest names in music, and in the opinion of many critics and musicians he is the greatest living pianist. Born in Santiago, he gave his first recital at the age of five, and was sent by the Government of Chile to study in Germany with Martin Krauss, a pupil of Liszt. He won his first major prize at Geneva at the age of twenty four, and since then has been playing continually all over the world. He claims the unique distinction of being the first pianist in history to be known on five continents before the age of fifty. Friday, November 18th, 1960 EMMY LOOSE (soprano) and MARTIN ISEPP (piano) Emmy Loose is a member of the Vienna State Opera, and has won an international reputation not only as an Opera Singer, but also in Lieder. She has also sung in oratorios by Bach, Handel and other composers, and in Mahler's 4th Symphony. She has sung at Festivals in Salzburg, Munich, Aix-en-Provence and Glyndebourne, and has given performances in London, Paris, Berlin, Rome, Naples, Florence, Barcelona and Buenos Aires. As a Lieder singer, Emmy Loose gave, in addition to her European engagements, forty recitals in the United States during the Mozart Year. She has recorded for Columbia, H.M.V., and Decca.

Friday, December 16th, 1960 PIERRE FOURNIER ('cello) and ERNEST LUSH (piano) We are very pleased to welcome Pierre Fournier again to the B.M.S. Music critics the world over have named this artist "The Aristocrat", "The Poet", "The Magician of the 'Cello", "Master in the highest sense of the word". Born in Paris in 1906, Fournier started studying the 'cello at the age of nine, after an attack of infantile paralysis, which led him to his musical career. He con- tinued his studies at the Conservatoire in Paris, where he was later to be teacher of the 'Cello Master Class from 1941 to 1949. Every season he takes part in most of the important international festivals, and works of Poulenc, Martinu, Schoeck and Roussel have been dedicated to him. Pierre Fournier now lives in Switzer- land, where he has resided in Geneva since 1956. 13th Friday, January 31st, 1961 RICHARD LEWIS (tenor) and GEOFFREY PARSONS (piano) Critics everywhere hail Richard Lewis as one of the finest Tenors of our time. He is firmly established as a star of Covent Garden, Glyndebourne, and San Francisco opera companies, and has achieved an international reputation as both a concert and oratorio singer, being especially noted for his interpretation of the part of "Gerontius". His performances are enriched not only by his magnificent voice, but by the versatility and high degree of musicianship and style which he brings to so many works widely differing in character. At home Richard Lewis is a keen and talented amateur cine-photographer, and among his other hobbies are tennis and driving. He is married, and has a small son. Saturday, January 21st, 1961 THE CARMIRELLI STRING QUARTET Once again we welcome this outstanding ensemble. The Carmirelli String Quartet was formed in 1954 by Pina Carmirelli, who also the Quintetto Boccherini in 1949, and whose repertoire she created following her research into the archives of that com- poser. She is Professor of the St. Cecilia Conservatoire in Rome, and her brillant solo recital last season will be remembered by members. The second violinist is Monserrat Gervera, a young and brilliant player of Spanish origin who until 1954 was soloist of I Musici. The 'Cellist is Arturo Bonucci, one of the pillars of the Quintetto Boccherini, as is the viola player Luigi Sagratti, a first class musician who joined that ensemble in 1954.

Saturday, February 11th, 1961 THE QUARTETTO DI ROMA (piano quartet) This very fine ensemble is justly famous in its native Italy and on the continent. The Quartetto di Roma has also toured extensively in America, where they met with an overwhelming success. The members are Arrigo Pelliccia (Violin), Dino Asciolla (Viola), Massimo Amfitheatrof ('Cello) and Ornella Santoliquido (Piano). The last two musicians are also extremely well known as soloists in their own right, and we consider ourselves fortunate to secure. the services of this outstanding Quartet on its first visit to the United Kingdom. The Quartetto di Roma records for Westminster and Deutsche Grammofon. Friday, March 10th, 1961 THE ALLEGRI STRING QUARTET This Quartet made its debut in London in 1954. It takes its name from Gregorio Allegri (1582-1652), reputed to be the first composer ever to write for a quartet of strings. The Quartet has toured extensively in the British Isles, and may be heard frequently on the air, taking part in many of the BBC's most important Chamber Concerts. They have also appeared on the continent with marked success and have recorded for H.M.V. in the History of Music series. The members are Eli Goren, James Barton, Patrick Ireland, and William Pleeth. Friday, March 24th, 1961 CLIFFORD CURZON (piano) For many years we have tried to secure an engagement of this distinguished artist, and at last our efforts have been successful. Clifford Curzon was born in London in 1907. He was the youngest student ever to enter the Royal Academy of Music, where at the age of twelve, he studied under Professor Reddie. Later he also studied with Katharine Goodson. His London debut took place at Queen's Hall, where at the age of sixteen, he played at a Prom- enade Concert. He tours extensively in America and Europe, and in 1952 he founded, with Szigeti, Primrose, and Fournier, the Edin- burgh Festival Piano Quartet. In the New Year's Honours List of 1958, he was created a Commander of the British Empire for his services to music.

GUEST TICKETS will be available for Claudio Arrau's recital at 15/-, and for all other recitals at 10s. 6d. These must be pur- chased in advance from the address below, as payment cannot be accepted at the Hall. A member may invite any number of guests, subject to tickets being available, but a particular guest may not be introduced more than twice during the season. THE CHESTER, MUSIC LIBRARY. The Society subscribes to this organisation and members are invited to make use of the facilities provided to borrow musical scores. SCHOOLS AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES. Special terms are available to students in organised parties from Schools and Tech- nical Colleges. NEW MEMBERS are most welcome. At present no formalities are necessary to join the Society, other than payment of the Sub- scription. ALL ENQUIRIES, payments of subscriptions, requests for tickets, etc., should be made to: JAMES PARR (MUSIC) LTD. 56-58 UPPER QUEEN STREET, BELFAST, 1. Telephone 28449

The British Music Society of Northern Ireland Patron: HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR OF NORTHERN IRELAND, THE LORD WAKEHURST, K.C.M.G., L.L.D. President: MISS JOAN TAYLOR SIR ERIC ASHBY REV. G. F. CRAIG MRS. E. DEMPSTER Vice-Presidents: Hon. Treasurer: P. R. D. CLARENDON, Esq. MRS. D. R. TAYLOR MRS. HAROLD TOTTON MRS. HERBERT WARNOCK Hon. Secretaries : MRS. P. T. CRYMBLE MRS. DOUGLAS BOYD AUSTIN BROWN, Esq. JOHN COWSER, Esq. MRS. G. F. CRAIG PROF. PHILIP CRANMER MRS. S. DENTON R. C. McKINNEY, Esq. Committee: H. HAMMERSCHLAG, Esq. MAURICE MAGUIRE, Esq. G. L. MARSHALL, Esq. MRS. F. MCDOWELL DR. HAVELOCK NELSON WILLIAM YOUNG, Esq. DORMANSONS. LTD., BELFAST,

GUEST TICKETS will be available for Claudio Arrau's recital at 15/-, and for all other recitals at 10s. 6d. These must be pur- chased in advance from the address below, as payment cannot be accepted at the Hall. A member may invite any number of guests, subject to tickets being available, but a particular guest may not be introduced more than twice during the season. THE CHESTER, MUSIC LIBRARY. The Society subscribes to this organisation and members are invited to make use of the facilities provided to borrow musical scores. SCHOOLS AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES. Special terms are available to students in organised parties from Schools and Tech- nical Colleges. NEW MEMBERS are most welcome. At present no formalities are necessary to join the Society, other than payment of the Sub- scription. ALL ENQUIRIES, payments of subscriptions, requests for tickets, etc., should be made to : JAMES PARR (MUSIC) LTD. 56-58 UPPER QUEEN STREET, BELFAST, 1. Telephone 28449