MR NEVILL-SMITH'S CONCERT.

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17293, 3 November 1921, Page 11

MR NEVILL-SMITH'S CONCERT.

The of Mr H. Nevill-Smith always Kiuae thejgxoateet intereet in musical circles, and laet nigh* proved no exception to,the ride. The Cboral Ball wa» oil but completely fined with an audience of unlimited, reoeptiva capacity. To the programme containing 32 Bonga wero added 20 enoores, making l a total of 52, a record in •vocal recitals, one would fancy. The result of the recital, however, can only add to tne reputation of Mr Nevill-Smilh as a teacher of singing.- Comparatively few cf fcaJ>tudents this time, were novices, and therefore the majority had overcome the fcgonies of a first appearance on the concert stage. _ in fact, some of &ia singers, like Mrs Percy Rule whose voice had again improved eince she was heard last, and Mr Alan Shrimpton, feel perfectly at home upon the boards. At speaks well for the musical endowment and the training of all tho singer? presented that offences against true pitch were almost wholly absent throughout the evening, while vivid, expressive, and tasteful singing was largely heard. Miss Dorothy Salter and; Mies Doreen Hight, with a very pretty voice, made veiy good first attempts, Mrs C. R. Kiver'a voice appealed by lta beauty, Miss Louise Hannay use» with very pleasing effect a rich contralto voice of good resonance; Miss Rtoeo Horrell has a fime resonant tone and good head-notes; Mrs Aubrey Houston, choee interesting but wild Indian conga, her best impression was aohieved with the "Lilac Tree." Miss Blanche Atkinson's voice i» very pletein?. ■ 111 the brilliant stylo both Mrs Percy Rule and Misa Hamertoa acquitted themselves admirably. Of the gentlemen Mr Shnmpton is the most experienced singer, and believes in the forceful. Mr George Andrewß poasesos the most tolling organ, though not yet exactly fit for tho "Spirit Flower." Mr Roy Shepherd exhibits plenty of temperament, and Mr Thomas White sweetness, and, as in "The Vagabond," lightness of touch and humour. Mtb Vere Livingstone fulfilled her tremendous task as accompanist for the Tvhoio legion of songs with ail 'her musical ability and refinement.