GRAND CLASSICAL CONCERT.

Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 240, 18 October 1901, Page 2

GRAND CLASSICAL CONCERT.

!t is seldom that the Gisborne public are allortlcd such a musical treat as they were privileged to receive at the Academy of Music last evening. There was a large and appreciative audience, and the programme, which consisted entirely of classical items, was enthusiastically received. The opening selection was a trio, pianoforte Mr E. N. Sidchottom. ’cello Mr id. I). Parker, and violin Mr A. .1. Massey. Miss Large followed with Tosti’s “La beret lata, which was interpreted with great taste, and in response to the undeniable encore which she received she gave Goddard’s “ Angels Guard Thee.” A violin obligato to both songs was rendered by Mr A. .1. Massey, and greatly enhanced the effect. Mr E. X. Sidcbottom’s pianoforte solo, Beethoven s “ Moonlight Sonata,” gave that gentleman full opportunity of displayin'* his talents, his fingering in the latter por° lion being of a very high order. The piano which ho used was a fuli concert grand by iiroad wood, and was of a beautiful tone. Mr 11. D. Parker selected Chopin’s “ Nocturne Op. 9” as his ’cello solo, and he could not have been more happy in his choice, the audience being delighted, lie was compelled to bow his acknowledgments to the repeated applause. The first part of the programme concluded with Gade’s “ Xovelletten,” by the above mentioned trio, the rendering of this item, especially the second movement, showing careful study on behalf of the performers! The gem of the ovoning was undoubtedly Marschnor’s “ llornauzc,” which opened the second part, and the three performers gave a most harmonious rendering of this item, the instruments blending beautifully. Inc second portion wasGrcig’s “Norwegian Dances,” which was of a sparkling character Miss Large’s second song was “ When Myra Sings,” and as an encore she contributed in a charming manner Von •Stubzmann’s “ Yainka’s Song.” This was unquestionably Miss Largo’s best effort, and she received a further encore, the audience compelling her to again appear. She generously complied with their request, and sang “Fairy Lullaby.” Miss Large was in beautiful voice, and has seldom been heard to such advantage. She was the recipient of several floral tributes. Mr E. N. Sidebottom was encored for his rendering of Chopin’s “ Valse Brilliante.” Mr A. J. Massey gave an artistic interpretation of Ernst’s “ Elegic,” and the audience testified their appreciation by hearty plaudits. Wo have to congratulate the promoters on the full meaaULc of success achieved, and we trust that concerts of the kind giver/last evening will not bo so few and far between is they have been of rocent years.