THE BURVETT CONCERTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXX, Issue 9157, 25 March 1893, Page 5

THE BURVETT CONCERTS.

-* The second of the sories of four concerts to be given in Auckland by Miss Alice Sydney Burvett took place in the Choral Hall last night, and proved in some respects even mora successful than the opening performance. The audience was an appreciative one, the various items being well received. The programme opened with Beethoven's magnificent sonata " Appassionato," one of his finest productions, and Miss Burvett'a interpretation of the work gave undeniable evidence that she understood the great master, and entered into the spirit of his work. The various movements in this piece wore characterised by ease, grace, solidity, and refinement of touch. For the next item, Gottschalk's "Last Hope," and " LcsCourriers," by Hitter, were bracketed. Both wore charmingly played and heartily applauded. A brilliant andante and finale, concerto in G minor, introduced the third combination. It was a fine effort, and was immediately followed by the solemn and stately tones of Chopin's " Marcho Funebro," (riven most effectively. Then came a suite of three pieces by Comettaot, entitled, " Villanelle Rhythmique," "Berceuse," and "Ghceur Nocturne," in each of which the lady pianist was decidedly successful. The fourth division of the programme consisted of an allegro and adagio by Hummel, Gottsclmlk's " Dernier Armour," a nocturne by Field, and concluding with the ever-popular " Robin Adair." In these items Miss Burvett had splendid opportunities to display her fine powers of instrumentation and delicate touch, and she made the very most of them, to tho great delight of •he listeners. In the final combination a fine andante by Mozart was bracketed with " The Innocents " (Haydn), both being interpreted in an eminently successful manner. Those were succeeded by ati arabesque by Schumann, the whole performance being brought to a most satisfactory termination by Gottschalk's famous "Tarantella" The next concert will take place on Wednesday.