HERR TUTSCHKA'S CONCERT

Auckland Star, Volume XXIII, Issue 214, 8 September 1892, Page 5

HERR TUTSCHKA'S CONCERT

Herr Tutschka is one of those who believe that there is much latent musical talent in Auckland, only awaiting development. Yesterday evening in the City Hall he " broughb oub" several young aspirants after musical fame, whose performanceß speak well for their own perseverance and tbe master's tuition. There was an excellent attendance in the dress circle, although the body of the hall was thinly rilled. The concert, on the whole, was an excellent one, and mosb of tho items were well received. Tho concert opened with an overture, " Prometheus " (Beethoven), by an orchestra of 22 performers. Her Tutschka wielded the baton, and the leading violin waß in the hands of Mr A. Cook. " Prometheus" ia a brighb descriptive composition lull of orchestral medodies. The light and shade was clearly marked by bhe performers, and the whole piece was admirably worked up to an effective finale. Mr Stebbing's pleasant baritone voice, though somewhat unequal to tho capacity of the City Hall, was heard to advantage in Pinsuti's "The Last Watch "and. "The King's Own." The second song was decidedly the better of the two. Miss Kate Best, who made her first appearance before an audience yesterday evening, gave as her introductory song "The Star of Bethlehem" (by Stephen Adams), and later on Hervey's "If Love were Only for a Day." This young lady has a mezzo-soprano voice of even quality and full t.one, : bub the, rendering, of, .both numbers was somewhab mechanical. On the whole her performance was fairly successful and was listened to with pleasure. Mr J. Carter, who also made hiß bow to the public on this occasion, promises to develop into a first-class tenor, possessing as he does a voice of considerable range and good quality. He contributed " Queen- of the Earth" (Pinsuti), and one of Sohubert's gems, "Who is Sylvia?" He responded to an enthusiastic encore on'both occasions, giving "Vanity " in the first case. Mr Carter, however, should give more attention to his enunciation, which ab times marred the effect of his singing. One of the features of the evening was the debut of Miss Celia Dampier. a young lady undor nine years of ago, who has made wonderful progress on the violin under the tutorship of Horr Tutschka. In " Homo, Sweeb Home " (Hartog), she treated her audience to a very clever performance. She has a good ear, while her execution is very skilful for one so young. She was enthusiastically encored,and contributed another shorb piece. Madame Tutschka sang. "The River of Years," by Marziols, and Jude's beautiful solo, "Tho Better Land," with violin obligato by Herr Tutschka. An item of rare excellence, was a clarionet solo from Verdi's "Ernani," by Mr S.Jackson. MissE. Hardingaccompanied on the pianoforte, and in response to hearty applause Mr Jackson bowed bis acknowledgments. Herr Tutschka was heard to advantage in a violin concertstilck, embracing "Fantasia Appassionato," and [a) Introduction et allegro ; (-) Theme varie ; (c) Largo ; (_) Saltarella. The distinguishing feature of tbe performance was brilliancy of execution and the facility displayed in difficult and intricate passages. The concertstiick was nob, however, whab is regarded as a popular number. Horr Tutschka was applauded and bowed his acknowledgments. Miss E. Reeve played tbe accompaniments admirably. The quintette which opened the second part of the programme was well received. Herr Tutschka handled the violin, while the oboe, clarionet, 'cello, and the piano were allotted to Messrs J. Jackson, S. Jackson, S. Millor, and Miss E. Reeve. The piece consisted of two fragments from Schubert's "Rosamunde." Theconcort was suitably broughb to a close by a new waltz "Spring Flowers," the composition of Herr Tutschka. The piece is a very attractive and meritorious composition, in a popular vein.. It was well played, and met with a \ery flattering reception. Tbe thanks of all present, both performers and audience, are due to Miss E. Reeve for tha great aid she rendered to the success of the concert by her finished pianoforte accompaniments. .... . ,