LIEDERKRANZ CONCERT.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 10910, 15 November 1898, Page 6

LIEDERKRANZ CONCERT.

At the Choral Hall last night tho Auckland Liederkranz, consisting of 50 ladies, assisted by 11 male voices, gave their final performance of the season before a good attendance of thoir patrons. The society were heard in six part-songs, most of which were very creditably sung. Bishop's tuneful " Now Tramp o'er Moss and Fell, ' with solo by Miss May pudding, went admirably, and was so much liked by the audience that a repetition of it was demanded. Smart's "How Sweet is Summer Morning" would have been more enjoyable had the sopranos sung bettor in tune. The boautifully-written chorus by Maughan Barnett, of Wellington, "It was Earl flaldau's Daughter," was snug with taeto and expression, and the voices blended pleasingly together. Pearson's "The Stormy Petrel," but for a little false intonation, was a very creditably-executed selection. Cusiu's " Venetian Boat Song" and Wagner's " Faithful and True" were the other concerted pieces, both of which were successfully interpreted. Jakobowski's "Russian Dance,' sextette, for two mandolins, two guitars, guitarra, and banjo, was effectively played by Misses H. Fountain, J. Holland, A. Hare, and L. Barker, and Messrs. Fountain and Keesing. The same executants wore also heard in a fairly-successful rendering of the "Ziska" sextette by C&rulli. Mr. F. G. Radcliffa gave a fine performance of an " Introduction and Aria" from Wagner's "Tannhauser," arranged us a solo for "Cor Anglais." Mr. Radclitfe produces a fine tone from his instrument, phrases with refinement, and plays nicely in tune. At tho olo«e of his solo ho was warmly applauded and recalled. Miss M. Dudding sang expressively Cowen's "The Gift of Rest ' and Braga's "La Serenata." To the latter was added a violin obligato, which was carefully executed by Miss S. Alexander. At the conclusion of bdth solos Miss Dudding was the recipient of hearty applause, and had to repeat her ballads. Mr. G. M. Roid, for his spirited delivery of Neodham's " Who Carries the Gun," had to respond to a determined encoro with Tosti's "Suzon." He also sang Cowen's "A Psalm of Life." Miss Laura Haven gave as pianoforte solos Chaminade's "La Lisonjcra" and Godard's "Deuxiome Valse," both of which were most carefully interpreted. Miss Haven's touch is clear and pointed, and she plays with firmness and precision. The full effect of her solos was somewhat marred owing to the sustaining pedal being out of order, which caused a rattling noise to-be distinctly noticeable all through her performance. The programme also contained Caracciolo's ballad " Unless" sung by Miss M. White, and Tosti's "Venetian Song," delivered as a vocal duo by Mm. C. M. Carter and Miss N. Butler. Mr. Towsev conducted, and played most of the accompaniments.