CITY ORGAN RECITAL.

Auckland Star, Volume XLVII, Issue 169, 17 July 1916, Page 7

CITY ORGAN RECITAL.

Despite the Inflenient weather, a goodly number of organ enthusiasts atieuuea the mnnlelpn. reciliil 1" the Town Halt last Saturday night ('apvccl'l 'Allegro Vivace ivai th<~ opening s<>lo. which proved to be a work of luuslclauly resource anil one ailaiited to dfcpluy what can be obtained from this ruajestic four-manual instrument of 3LTi separate pipes or various shapes and sires. The Initial subject was the colour of tone supplied by the diapasons; string, flutes, ami rveds were united, and contrasted admirably, whilst Ike prdil-orcan. with Its tine thirty-twos, (dxteens, anil eight feet notes were combined and used effectively slvlng the necessary foundation and body of tone to the whole structure. The middle section enabled the listener to enjoy the soft combinations of the organ, besides the tuneful and pleanlnc iniisic, whilst the full orsau, with the judicious use of soibs. and octaves, was displayed to telling effect In the performance given of the Ktnale. Fells Borowski. contemporary, i

composer, critic, and teacher, of Polish desreut. at present residing In Chicago, was represented by his Andante from the first sonata. which is a movement containing music interestIng alike for its melodiousness and original harmonic and rhythmic treatment. The expressive theme in F minor was tenderly executed, and variety am] contrast marked the delivery of the second subject in the'major ke.«. a brilliant rendering wns secured of Dubois' "Toccata In (!." and a masterly performSonata. The programme also conralned kolos ny Debnssy, Wesley, and Monssorpsky.