SOCIETY OF MUSICIANS

Dominion, Volume 20, Issue 71, 17 December 1926, Page 6

SOCIETY OF MUSICIANS

ANNUAL CONCERT. The seventh annual conceit of (he Society of Musicians’ Orchestra was "iven at the Concert Chamber last evening to a large and appreciative audience. . The performances of this rociety are looked forward, to by the musical public, and the concert last evening indicated that the orchestra is making marked progress under the con.luctorslnp ol Mr. C. W. Kerry. The programme commenced with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 2, 15 Major, in four movements. It is rather lengthy, but lost none ol its effects by reason of that fact. It was throughout an evenly lialaimed rendering. The second uiovenmut, particularly, Which is characterised by an easy, elegant beauty, was jierh.ips the one that most appealed to the audience. The Nocturne from -"A ■ Midsummer Night’s Dream’’ (Mendelssohn) received full and meritorious treatmejit, and as : really enjoyed. In the orchestral suite, "Casse Noisette” (Tschaiku.vsky), which includes the miniature overture, a march, five dances, and the Flower Waltz, the society was probably heard to Best advantage. This item was warmly applauded; the “Dance if the Toy Pipes”, being excellently Tendered. Jn tho Flower Waltz the addition of the harp, played by Miss Heather Mill, was a further attraction. The final item was “Epiflialamium.” from ‘‘Lohengrin,” which is calculated to bring out the full power of the orchestra, and last night this piece was played in the best style. The vocal items were given by Mr. Lon Barnes. Tn "The Toreador” ("Carmen”) the singer achieved a great success, and in response to' an' encore lie gave the "Belated Violet.” Other songs bv Mr. Barnes were. "Wilt 'l'ho.i Remember Me??. "The Ren hath its Pearls,” and "Five Eyes.” These were all sung well, and in response to another- much merited encore the. everpopular "Last Night” was given. The accompanist-was Miss Gwen Wing. The orchestra now numbers 53 performers, and last, night’s concert reached a high pitch of excellence throughout.