DAWN ASSHETON

Evening Star, Issue 19891, 13 June 1928, Page 2

DAWN ASSHETON

SECOND RECITAL Miss Dawn Asshoton scored another outstanding success in the Burns Hall last evening, a singularly appreciative audience paying a tribute to the artistry and charm ot a gifted vocalist. Clad" in the picturesque costumes of many lands, Miss Asshoton sang colourful songs that made an instant appeal. Simplicity and sincerity were the keynotes of her varied numbers, and therein lay a great deal of their charm. # The vocal expressions of many schools of music wore represented in, the sharply-contrasting numbers of a remarkably fine programme. Miss Assheton Opened the recital with an aria from the ‘ Barber of Seville,’ which showed off the liner points' of her cultured voice to perfection. This at ouco created a favourable impression, which steadily increased as the programme proceeded. She was heard to distinct advantage in a group of Chinese and Japanese songs by Bainbridgc Crist, odd little trifles that had an appeal of their own by virtue of their simple melodic construction and finished execution. The famous ‘One Fine Day’ aria from ‘Madame Butterfly’ completed the Eastern group of songs. Miss Assheton sang this extremely difficult number with ease, and sensed its dramatic value to a fine degree. In a group of negro “ spirituals ; ” the artist gave a faithful illustration of the simple negro faith, bringing out tho plaintive note most strikingly. Her Hungarian and Bohemian folk songs were very well received. These numbers were musical novelties, and, like tho other numbers of an unorthodox programme, were thoroughly enjoyed. In unimpeachable good taste Miss Asshoton concluded her recital with Mr Schwartz’s ‘The Peacock,’ Schumann’s ‘ Jch grolle ■night,’ and an old English air, ‘Why So Palo and Wan?’ by John Suckling. Mr Schwartz again demonstrated his complete mastery over his violin in a most exacting programme. His strong, supple bow secured the maximum fullness of tone from a fin© selection of works by many composers. Mozart’s ‘ Deutscher Tanz ’ and Haydn’s ‘Menuetto’ were two outstanding numbers.

The concluding recital will be given this evening.