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A look back to Musical Milestones in Rockhampton’s history when Glenda Raymond graced the stage of The Wintergarden Theatre in 1953.

Source - Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld), Wednesday April Ist 1953, page 2

Glenda Raymond (26 October 1922 – 2003) was a celebrated Australian soprano with a long career on radio and on stage in Melbourne, closely associated with conductor Hector Crawford, whom she later married.

Her singing career began in 1946, when she was chosen to portray the singing voice of the early adult Nellie Melba in the radio serial Melba, broadcast on Melbourne’s radio stations 3DB and 3LK, and on-sold to broadcasters throughout Australia. No expense was spared in making this 50-episode series — Raymond sang every note in Melba’s repertoire with a full symphony orchestra in the original key. Her portrayal was praised by Mrs George Armstrong, Melba’s daughter-in-law.

Contributed by Greg Lynch -