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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 26, 1966
Page
3
World famous dancers Waren de Maria as Aegisthus and Janet Karin as Elektra star in Robert Helpmann s Elektra with Clytemnestra. Canberra Theatre hosts May 21 opening night of a six night season featuring Raymonda and Pineapple Poll. Decor by Arthur Boyd and music by Malcolm Arnold.
Canberra's National Musical Theatre announces its first production No No Nanette at the Playhouse for a four night July run. Director Michael Kelly says the company aims to raise Canberra theatre standards and offer training in production and stagecraft while collaborating with existing groups. Inquiries to the secretary, PO Box 755, Canberra City. Yehudi Menuhin, famed child prodigy, turns seven with a London concert for his music school.
A Canberra review of the London Symphony Orchestra highlights a marked decline in Australian orchestras over the past decade. It praises LSO string virtuosity while lamenting depleted Sydney Symphony ranks and losses of key principal players, suggesting overall standards lag behind international norms.
A dense listing of radio programmes interweaves with a critical essay on Australia’s orchestral scene. The piece laments the decline of Australian orchestras, blaming the ABC for underfunding and missed opportunities to train young instrumentalists and attract world-class conductors. It cites the London Symphony visit and notes Sydney’s past excellence under Goossens, contrasting with today’s weaker standards.
The Saturday night program reviewed the Channel 7 debate on conscription and the White Paper, questioning whether present discussions informed the public or risked confusion. It noted the lengthy build up, calls for more precise focus, and unresolved questions about a professional army and advocacy for national service. A Spectrum interview with Yevtushenko on ABC-3 also received praise for depth, highlighting his critique of intellectualism and the memorable exchange with Keith Adam.
A dated broadcast slate lists children's shows, science lessons, cartoons, newsreels, and educational content across afternoon and evening hours. Notable items include The Avengers, Stingray the Ghost Ship, and Stonehenge mystery, with weather, tests, and the Community Billboard also appearing.
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