MISS CALDOW'S RECITAL.

Auckland Star, Volume L, Issue 209, 3 September 1919, Page 9

MISS CALDOW'S RECITAL.

In the Concent Chamber of the Town Hall lasic evening "diss Mina Caldow, the wellknown contralto, gave a successful recital, Which was largely patronised. "diss Calidow 'has studied grand opera under a Covent Garden insitructor, was- asiJistant 'teacher in London 'to Madame Amy Sherwin, and studied with 'iLdlle Ttremelli and Gu_ d'Hardelot. The eaatatriee subniiited a programme which, eoniained. famous solos from grand opera, the classics, and modern authors. The works of a diversified character were admi-raWy suited to exhibit tlie soloist's versatility and knowledge how to trnterpret. Miss Caldow s-aug through iher long nrogsramane ih a ciryle wliicli -displayed .cue words and music to fall advantage. She has good sustaining power, enunciates with clearness, phases elegantly.- irer intonation is xeliab-le, and cske invests Iher solos with, a ciiaroi and. significance. After each set of tangs- iliss •Caklow was heartily enl-lored, and was thanued some beauiuiful norul emblems. Hiss Caldow's btl-canto was deligutfully dispiaycd in Giordani's "Caro Mio lie""," a solo which .requires for its adequate per-fo.-mance a beautiful tone, clearness of phrasing and diction, economy of breath, a good legato and sostenuto singing. All of these qualities were exhibited by 'the L-duger duiiiig its interpi-etadio-n, conseijuently a very enjoyable uiifolaing of its beauties ■ was the result. Schubert's "The "Wunuerer" was given with Une effect; .the ■initial verso was sung in a flowing and expressive style, whiHst spirit and brightness was iulusett iuto 'the singing of tike Allegro Vivo and simplicity and. vocal parity .tiie ■reading or mc finale. Very delicate was the expu'cs_on and richnews of tone was displayed in the low notes of the ftn-«l measures. 'The lovely sceua "Depuis ie Jour," sung by Louise in the garden at •Jloutmartre in Act 111.'of Gustav CharpenTier's opera "Louise," received a delia'htlu! perioi-jiuuice. The Andante was given in a tranquil manner, with vocal purity and grace, and 'oyfiilness and nice .tone colour was exhibited during the rendering of. An" je- suis neureuse!" The scena "Anrour Mens Aider," from Saint Saens "Samson aud Delilah," received a dramatic reading, displaying Delilah's triuaiph over Samson -s affections, and the plot to secure his downfall, 'ihe opening Allegro was delivered in a revengeful suinr. whilst a powerful and attniiirabv.v thought out performance was secured of the subsequent movement with its fciiistaiiied decrees, ' accent-nations, changes' of mood, aud florid measures, whilst a compelling reading was obtained of toe closing "My Captive and My Slave." .A Usepij iuipresniive, agitated and despairing delivery was given of Homers "How's My Bo*"-'-' and iiitcJligan.t deliveries were secured of Tseh-iiko wsky's "Yearning," Del lUvge-3 "CaatlUan Danism," aiid "Happy ■Sou-g," -Miss Caldow's enjoyable work ending witli an attractive rendering of Hill's "Waiata •"Maori.'•' -'."■'■

The difficulties of Brahms -Rhapsody Op. 79 found Miss Kvtlyn ">Yymau's .technique able to cape with all requirements, -ishe played the octave pac-sases and chords with freedom of linger and wrist action, brought out the melody with cleornesis anxl disliiayed a good feeling for jiby-tlim in the oueuiug section, and in the subsequentmovement exhibited a good legato in the broken uhards and paisages for .the left hand, while a idee cauui bile was secured in the right hand. Claude DebtKßy's •Clair de Lune" from suite Bergamiisque was delightfully presented, admirable use beiug made of tae sustain" ng and soft liedais, whilst a light and adequately rendered performance was given of the same composer's delightful "Toeeato." After I'liese iutellectual .perroraiiaacee neanty i-e----cail-s were accorded the pianist. (Ji-elg's Finale from Sonata Op. 13 and Wieniawski'rt Andante from his second concerto rsceived ireadiugs by ">Lr. Harold Baxter wiich displayed to advantr ;e his fine command of the* violin and h-ls musical 'nsdg&t of the ■music He was heartily encored. .' in. Whittalter aated ably as acconipjwiii-it.