MDLLE. IRMA CARON.

Auckland Star, Volume LI, Issue 211, 3 September 1920, Page 3

MDLLE. IRMA CARON.

During the past week patrons of the Princess Theatre have been afforded a delightful exhibition of artistic slngins, dancing, and violin playing by Mdlle. lrma Caron, daughter of the famous composer and conductor, Mona. Leon Caron. Besides bein c a gifted musician, the distinguished linger possesses histrionic ability above the ordinary. The visitor has a prepossessing appearance, and her voice, vlvaciousness, and charm of manner immediately Impresses. She is a draintic soprano, with a compass just on three octaves, admirably produced and controlled; and is also an accomplished vloUnist and clever tfancer. Mdlle. was a pupil of Slgnora Organl In Dresden, and was the only pupil among 2000 in the school of music who »tudied co many different subjects. Puccinl's "Un bel di Vedaino" was rendered In a highly impressive style the soprano s roice and method admirably *''c demands of this exacting scena. Much pas■ion an-i feelln B was thrown uto "Vedi? Evenuto!" Simplicity and charm characterised the interpretation of the "Hope" theme; "Tientl Latu" was sustained with graphic Intent, and the high B natural at the close stood out with penetrating force and emphasis. A beautifully written "Lullaby," composed by the soloist's father, was tenderly euug and gracefully phrased, and a coquettish and fascinating performance was secured of "The Gay Parisienne," from the "Belle of New York. A clever impersonation was Riven of the principal boy in the Panto, and the rpcitatlon in broken English of "My Friend" greatly pleased. Saint-Saens' "Le Cygne," and Pierre's "Serenade" were played as violin eolos in a style which showed she was a master of the music and instrument Mdlle. concluded a highly interesting and delightful performance with a soul-stirring rendering of "La Marseillaise. The artist dressed the character she was performing In stage costume, and was delightfully accompanied by the fine orchestra of the theatre. After Mdlle's New Zealand tour she goes to England to take the principal part in Mr. Kobert Courtneidge's new opera.