“A YOUNG MUSICIAN OF PROMISE”

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXI, 16 November 1937, Page 7

“A YOUNG MUSICIAN OF PROMISE”

Under the above heading, “The Dominion’’ of Friday last says:—“lt requires courage for a musician—especially a young musician— to recapture the spirit of individual effort and command a share of public attention in these days of intensive competition on the air and among musical societies. Miss William ina Foster-Barham did so most convincingly, however, when she presented a violin recital to a large and appreciative audience in Nimmo’s Hall, Wellington, last night. A violinist of great promise whose work has aroused interest. Miss Foster-Barham gave an excellent display of her technique.” Included in the programme were selections from Bach, Beethoven and Hoffman. Spohr’s Concerto No. 11 in F Major (first movement), and Strauss’s “Traumerei.” As encores Miss Foster Barham played “In the Cane Break” (Gardiner) and “An Indian Lament" (Dvorak). “The Post” referred to Miss FosterBarham as “a musician of very high class” and added that “her work has aroused keen interest and she gave an excellent display of her technique.” The violin used in the recital was lent by Miss Ava Symons for the occasion.