JASCHA SPIVAKOVSKY.

Evening Post, Volume CIV, Issue 10, 12 July 1922, Page 3

JASCHA SPIVAKOVSKY.

Referring to the initial appearance in .New Zealand of the Russian pianist, Jascha Spivakovsky, the Auckland Herald says it is doubtful whether many of those present on Saturday were prepared for such a manifestation of musical genius as'waited them. No further proof of Spivakovsky'. ability to capture his auditors could be cited than the scene of enthusiasm which took place at the close, when, after a treble recall, which compelled the pianist to again delight his hearers with "Tlie Musical Box" (Liardoff), the audience was once more increasingly insistent. . Repeated bowings were of no avail, and Spivakovsky was finally persuaded to take his seat once more. After a matchless performance of Goddard's "Valse Chromatiqiie," the assembly reluctantly dispersed. Jascha Spivakovsky's gifts as an interpreter of all that is greatest in pianoforte literature are of the highest order, and but rarely approached. His simple and finely controlled technique is equal to all demands of the music, and there is a sane and manly virility about his reading which is refreshing. At this recital Spivakovsky scaled at times well nigh inaccessible heights of bravura display, frequently leaving those in front almost breathless with astonishment. The Wellington season will open at the Town .HsJi e.n 22nd July.