Pianoforte recital
I John Jennings played ; Beethoven’s Piano Sonata !No. 29 in B flat, Opus 106, ’in the University Hall I yesterday afternoon. He (began this lovely work with dramatic challenge and ■sonorous tone. The atmosj phere of high-resolve continued throughout the move- : ment.
The scherzo which followed also had turbulence throughout its short stay.
The slow movement was played with expressive and gently singing tone appealing to deep and spiritually courageous feeling. Mr Jen-j nings brought forth the lovely Gothic patterns of tracery with clear and ; appropriate moulding of 'design. It was a strongly planned performance; and the movement ended in poignant dignity. The last movement had fire and brilliant vigour. At times there were dazzling coruscations of tone leading to pensive and dignified entry of the fugue subject. Soon this solemnity passed, and brilliant passages-of-arms held sway once more, leading to a tumultuous ending. For Mr Jennings, this performance was a tour de force. —C.F.B.
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP19740927.2.66
Bibliographic details
Press, Volume CXIV, Issue 33650, 27 September 1974, Page 12
Word Count
157Pianoforte recital Press, Volume CXIV, Issue 33650, 27 September 1974, Page 12
Using This Item
Stuff Ltd is the copyright owner for the Press. You can reproduce in-copyright material from this newspaper for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 3.0 New Zealand licence. This newspaper is not available for commercial use without the consent of Stuff Ltd. For advice on reproduction of out-of-copyright material from this newspaper, please refer to the Copyright guide.
Acknowledgements
This newspaper was digitised in partnership with Christchurch City Libraries.
Log in