AMUSEMENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LIII, Issue 227, 25 September 1922, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

THE SISTIXE OHOIR SOLOISTS. The appearance of this famous organisation, which breaks new ground in the history of music, will be limited to Auckland and Hamilton In the Auckland province. The Auckland season will commence at tne Town Hull on Wednesday next, and tn« box plans for four evening concerts ana one matinee are now on view Lewis tt. Eady aud Son, Ltd. Those who have been privileged to 'hear the Sistine Choir Soioiflti claim that their diversified offerings take on fresh beauties from the vivid personalities of the singers and the gifted maestro, Emilto Casolari. Many have not only been charmed but astonished at the perfect uste. harmony and dignity which pervade* the whole of their programmes. Th. selection and union of the gems of the great composers, and the delightful roadrlgali, glees. and Neapolitan folk-love songs maKe a happy and harmonious offering, possessing perfect and progressive unity of idea" adorned with most appropriate and harmonising episodes, and executed with faultless skill and technique which cannot put prove a happy medium of Introduction amongst us of this famous organisation: ana make Its visit to New Zealand a memorable one The The New Zealand tour is under the patronage, of their Excellencies . iscount ana Viscountess Jellicoe. MUNICIPAL CONCERT. Last Saturday evening's municipal concert given in the Town Hall, attracted a numerous audience. The City Choir, aiimbering 80 executants, afforded much pleasure by Its intelligent performances of the concerted Items. Boughton's "Spring" was executed in a style which displayed the benutv of tbe setting; sopranos executed with flexibility the running passages, and sweetly sang the high degrees, whilst capable work was displayed by the other divisions. Bantock's **On Himalay" received a delivery which adequately presented the charm of the music and words. The part-singing was particularly pleasing in Byrd's "I Thought That Love," and enjoyable readings "were obtained of William's arrangement of "Richard of Taunton Dene" and Sullivan's "The HomeJanil" After his successful singing of Korbay.'s "Had a Horse," "Long Ago," and Leoncavallo's Arioso from "Pagliacci," Mr. 11. ReaneyBooth was heartily encored. Gullmant's Funeral March. "Hymn of Seraphs," Handel's "Attn, a Overture" and "Minuet in G." and Boel ir .nn's last movement from "Suite No. 2" v .-re effectively played en the grand organ by Mr. Harnett, who also directed the concerted works. Mr. Leo. Whittaker acted as pianist. "THE ISLAND OF TREASURES." ' A specially trained ballet, an abundant)* of catchy melodies, and elaborate costuming, will be the outstanding features of " The Ir-land of Treasure," a musical comedy which will be presented for the first time this evening by the employees of Messrs. George Court and Sons, In the King's Theatre. Proceeds will be devoted to local charities. Solos, duets and quartets, and all the incidental dialogue which goes to the making of a bright, snappy, musical comedy will be heard, the performers having worked indefatigably in rehearing to ensure the success of the entertainment which, it is anticipated, will prove most acceptable, and well above the standard of the average amateur presentation. Tbe cast of principals is strong, the selection having been a careful one, and it is hoped that in all respects the production will justify the presenre of a large audience. The performance le to be repeated to-morrnw night. Seats may be reserved at Hawthorn's music shop, Karangahape Road. MRS. C. C. FORSYTH'S RECITAL. At the Town Hall concert chamber on Saturday night Mrs. Forsyth and students gave their annual recital before a large and appreciative audience. The performance was most successful, showing finish aud attention to details, the performers receiving emphatic recalls at the end of each part. Several young performers took part In a playlet "Wanted a Governess" and all ] acquitted themselves In a very creditable manuer. In J. M. B.irrie's "Twelve Pound Look" ] Miss Olive Foster gave a masterly eoniception of Kate the Typist. Miss Dorothy I I.upson was well cast as Lady Simms, playj Ing the part of the cowed wife well, while Mr. > Words as Sir Harry Simms gave a j decidedly clever impersonation of the j "Noo" Knight. Another item on tbe pro- ! graitnme was a farce "The Bath Room j Door." which kept the audience In roars :of laughter, all the performers doing full i justice to their parts. As the Trima | Donna and Old Lady. Miss I. Duffin and I Miss E. Wallace were excellent: as the j Young Lady Miss Herron was pleasing. Mr. Friar Rai.-her and Mr. A. Ziogler as the I Young and Old Man respectively were distinctly good, sustaining their parts well all I throuirh the farce. i A sketch "Mary .lane Explains" by Miss j Shelma Duffin was well received, the audience insisting on an encore. Miss E. Braitiiwaite gave a humorous I recital, entitled "The Art of Shopping." I making a decided hit. A feature of the evening was instrumental trios by Messrs. |X. C. Hale. T. Bell, and B. XV. Forsyth. I "Coronach." by Barrett, being one of the most appreciated.