PADEREWSKI.

Evening Post, Volume CXIII, Issue 127, 2 June 1927, Page 6

PADEREWSKI.

Reference to Paderewnki beyond the mention of hiu advent is almost superfluous, but the impression he made iv Melbourne is shown by the following passage in the "Argus" of that city. "Puderewski honours Melbourne in visiting it, and the city honours itself by honouring him. The huge crowd which filled the Auditorium to overflowing last night for the opening concert was not only a tribute to a prince of pianUts. Paderewski occupies a unique place in tho world of music. Even thirty years ago it was recognised that in his own sphere he was supreme. For the average man he was the pianist pai' excellence, his name ■ stood for the witchery of poetical pianism. For many, especially, perhaps, in the English-speak-ing world, the association still holds. All this is by no ""means difficult to understand. Paderewski's claim rests upon his genius for investing what he plays with the true romantic spirit; he holds the interest of his hearers in a perfectly uncanny manner. It is one of Paderewski's crowning glories that he makes music mean something." The Wellington season is limited to two recitals, in the Town Hall on Thursday and Saturday, 9th and 11th June.