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AN EVENING WITH SCHUMANN.

« A charming concert was the fifth of the series arranged by Mr. E. Parker, illustrative of the works of the great masters of melody. Schumann, the forceful and melodious, was the musician chosen for lasv night, and the illustrations of his works were ably rendered. Mr. J* Prouse sang; three of Schumann's songs, declaiming the " Wsmderlied," . with its stirring i rythm, and "The Two Grenadiers," with its " Marseillaise " effect, in his most robust style. Dr. K. I'yffe infused into his two vocal contributions, " Widmung " and the melodious " Abendlied," the intense expression now associated with his sipging. Miss Lucy Tolhurst, who has a light soprano voice, also saug a bracketed couple of the master's charming short songs. Mr. Robert Parker played, as pianoforte pieces, in his well-known ab^e manner, a "Nachstiick" and an "Arabesque." The items which most forcibly illustrated the genius of Schumann-were the concerted pieces. Mr. T; Tallis Trimnell and Mr. U. Parker gave a most enjoyable interpretation of an Andante with variations for two pianos. The fine march-like movement was played in a delightfully crisp and correct manner. The applause which the performance roused was well deserved. The "Fairy Tales," for piknoforte, clarinet, and viola— a delightful play of melodic fancy— were interpreted in capable manner by Mr. '£. 'Tallis 'Trimnell, Mr. T. H. Sewell. and Mr. Maurice Cohen. A grand quintet for pianoforte and strings by Miss Williams, Miss Grace Kennedy, Mi ss Henry, Mi*. M, Cohen, and Mr. S. 11. Kennedy' shared with the other concerted items the honours of the evening. The thoughtful and solemn second movement was given with fine precision, thomtfi a few mistakes^were noticeable in the othfAr movements. The usual review by Air. Parker of the life of the musician presided the concert. There was a crowded att endance.

The St. John and Hayman Dramatic Company, arrived by the s.s. Tarawera this morning after a successful season in Napier, and will commence its Wellingtonn gton season at the Opera House to-night, opening in Sims and Pettit's London succe?s, '.'The Vagabond." Mrs. Harry Mars'/iall, who is the leading lady of the company, is already favourably known in W ellington, and has earned an excellent reputation in Australia as an emotional actress. The prices are at tlie popular level, and a successful season should be assured. A reminder is govrra of the Bey. 3v. "W. .Isitt's lecture at the Wesley Schoolroom to-night on "Weird and Wicked Spots in New Zealand.*' Mr. W. F. Shortt wil 1 hold a general sale to-morrow athia mart, WilliS'Street.

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Evening Post, Volume LIV, Issue 20, 23 July 1897, Page 6

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AN EVENING WITH SCHUMANN. Evening Post, Volume LIV, Issue 20, 23 July 1897, Page 6

AN EVENING WITH SCHUMANN. Evening Post, Volume LIV, Issue 20, 23 July 1897, Page 6