MBS. REVITTS CONCERT.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVI, Issue 9445, 16 August 1889, Page 5

MBS. REVITTS CONCERT.

A conoekt was given at the Choral Hall yesterday evening under the direction of Mrs. Revitt, who was assisted by several pupils as well as by prominent amateurs. The attendance was only moderate, probably owing to the opera and other attractions. A vocal trio, " Queen of the Night," by Mrs. Revifcfc, Miss Pickinere, and Mr. Hookey, opened the entertainment. One of the best items was Miss Bucklaiid's violin solo, " Robin de la Bois," which she played with her well-known technical skill and a great degree of expression. The lady bowed in acknowledgment of pronounced applause. Mrs. Kilgour rendered two songs, Macfarren's " Beautiful May " and Bishop's " Tell Me My Heart." O*f these, the latter was admirably suited to her voice, and the singer was recalled, when she chose Mattel's well-known air "De:u - Heart," sung with very good effect. "The Lover and the Bird " was rendered by Miss (Jlementine Fleming, a young lady who is a pupil of Mrs. Revitt, and of much promise. Her voice is soprano, of full power, expressive, and of good quality, and she won considerable applause. There was a pianoforte and flute accompaniment, played by Mrs. Revibfc and Mr. Woollams. "" Thou Wilt Return no More" was tastefully rendered by Mrs. Revitt. Mr. J. F. Montague further proved his dramatic ability by the recitation of the quarrel scene from Sheridan s " Ris'als," impersonating with great skill the two, characters, Sir Anthony Absolute and his son. A flute solo by Mr. Norman Bell was deservedly encored. The tone from the instrument was clear and sweet, and the expression excellent, whilst the bravura phrases and other embellishments were noticeable for their accuracy. Mrs. Revitt and Miss Jessie Revitt played a pianoforte duet, " Golden Clouds" (Blake) with mste and sympathy, and good execution. A pianoforte solo was "rendered by Miss Grace Croker, who showed much skill, but has yet a good deal to learn, and which she will learn should she persevere. Mr. Hookey was recalled for his song, "The Owl," and contributed " The Three Beggars." Raffs " Caprice" was performed as a pianoforte selection by Mr. Shroff, who played with good expression and fine touch in the piano passages, and he has an excellent style of fingering. He showed a tendency to somewhat exaggerate the value of the fortissimo phrases, a fault, however, which can be easily overcome. The pianist was loudly applauded, and bowed. Other numbers of the concert were as follow :—Pianoforte duet, "Sleigh Race," Misses G. Croker and Lucy Davie ; song, "The Skipper's Flag, , - , Mr. F. Yonge; duet, "Could 1 Teach You?" Miss 0. Fleming and Mrs. Adlingbon. Four comic songs were rendered by Mr. H. Birdsall in his usual clever manner;. two of them were in response to recalls. Balfe's serenade, " Good .Night, Good Night," sung by Mrs. Revitt, concluded the entertainment, which, we understand, is to be repeated.