PENWOMEN'S CLUB.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 123, 26 May 1932, Page 13

PENWOMEN'S CLUB.

Last Tuesday evening at the Penwoxnen's Club, Mr. Owen Jensen gave an instructive* lecture on Brahms and hie music to members of the musical circle. Brahms was born in May, 1833, nearly a century ago, and! he attained rank as one of the great musicians of the world, ranking with Bach and Beethoven as one of tho masters of music. Brahma is conspicuous by the fact that although Beethoven and contemporary composers, when absolute music had reached its culmination in "tlTeir works, turned their attention to programme music, he remained true to the former, treating his subject with striking dignity. Mr. Jensen outlined the early life, home influences and musical training of the young genius, performing one of his earlier sonatas to illustrate his compositions at this period. By 1847 Brahms had achieved fame as a composer, his works evincing a breadth and dignity peculiar to his genius. As a song writer Brahms is recognised as the successor of Schubert. Illustrations of his songs were given by Miss Ida Walker, who gave artistic interpretations of the following songs: "Sunday," "Roses," "Sapphic Ode," "The Vain Suit." The lecturer, continuing his address, spoke of the success of Brahms, which continued until his death. At tho conclusion Mr. Jensen gave delightful illustrations comprising "Rhapsody in G Minor," "Oappriccio," "Intermezzo in E Flat" and' "Rhapsody in E Flat," and was warmly thanked by the mem* 'bers.