HEIFETZ RECITAL TO-NIGHT.

Evening Post, Volume CIV, Issue 36, 11 August 1927, Page 5

HEIFETZ RECITAL TO-NIGHT.

. A feast of music is being offered by Heifetz, the world-famou3 violinist, who will give his first recital at the Town Hall this evening in the presence of a large audience, which will include Lady Alice Fergusson and suite. It is six years since Ilelfetz played to New Zealand audiences. Since that time he has naturally broadened his musical vision, and lie now plays with the soul and passion of the genuine lover of music as well as the precision, delicacy, and wonderful technique of the more matured artist. Among the numbers listed for to-night are Charller's arrangement of Vitall's "Chaconne" and Mendelssohn's beautiful "Concerto in E. Minor" (op. 04). A popular selection is Schub?&a, 'pPressive "Aye Maria," which in the skilful hands of Heifetz simply breathes the spirit of true devotion and hymnal praise. A stately "Minuet" ■of Mozart's, Is a charming piece of music, while Chopin's impresslvo "Nocturne" in D Major" should prove one of the musical treats of the evening. Reis's attractive "Perpetuum Mobile," with its ceaseless movement and undoubted charm, is also included A wonderful piece of music, Tschaikowsky's entrancing "Melodle" should prove an inspiration to music lovers, and the official programme will terminate, with Bazzinl's remarkable Rondes dcs Lutins.'^ Heifetz is liberal with his encores, and these are sure to include some of the "popular" items. Isldor Achron, a noted ' pianist, accompanies Heifetz, and there is said to be.a perfect understanding between the talented pair. Box plans for reserved seats at 7s 6d, 10s Gd, and 12s 6d, are on view at The Bristol, and day sales of 5s unreserved seats, are being made to-day at the Grand Opera House Confectionery. Tickets will also be on sale at the box offices at the Town Hall to-night.