Arthur Messham's adjudication"

Llangollen International Eisteddfod

July 1952

see 43.44 for certificate and 43.40 for adjudication

DOCUMENT TEXT

Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod

FINAL. Adjudication Form

Competition No: 7 for Tenor Solo

Name of Competitor: Arthur Messham

ADJUDICATION

a) Voice was rather light for this big song and the rendering lacked fire and enthusiasm, except at the climax (last page) where he did very well. But he has not the vocal resources vitally necessary to give the song its inner meaning. Andante of last section. Too slow generally inadequate. Mark: 78

b) SILENT NOON

Remarkably sensitive performance of this song. Beautifully tender and thoughtful. Many impression passages. Inclined to linger unduly here and there. Enjoying the sensation of using his beautiful tender voice, rather than penetrating into the inner meaning of the sonnet. This excessive pulling up of the tempo had the effect of holding up inherent interest of the song. Viewed as a whole it was an arresting performance and exquisitely tender. Mark: 83

Total: 161

Signed: E. T. Davies

Envelope post-marked Llangollen, Denbighshire. 8.30 pm, 15 Jul 52 address to:

A. Messham

16 Hewitt's Lane

Buckley

Chester

Author: Davies, E. T.

Arthur Messham's adjudication"

Llangollen International Eisteddfod

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