DE MURSKA.'S LAST CONCERT.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 4445, 18 May 1876, Page 2

DE MURSKA.'S LAST CONCERT.

Tho finest programme yet presented at; the De Murska concerts was given last evening, the occasion being the benefit of Mdlle. and the final appearance of her company. The Theatre "was crowded in every part, and the apjd.iuse which greeted the efforts of each artist was as enthusiastic as on their first appearance. Some new features were introduced in the programme, notably tha Miserere '-'eene from II Trovatore, the oboe playing of Herr Schott, and the buffo ttio "Paputicci" by Signers Susini, Itosnati, a,ud Giammona, which was capitally sung and exceedingly well received by the audience. Signor Giammona originally studied for the operatic stage, but illness having temporarily deprived him of his voice, he resolved to become an instrumentalist instead. The fluta is his instrument par excellence, but we understand he is proficient in several others. He is a thorough musician, aud, as far aa we could judge last evening, has a baritone voice of considerable power. The trio, as given by the gentlemen before named, was most humourously rendered. Herr Schott is always well received, because he is aa acknowledged master of the oboe. He gave as a solo "Robert toi que j'ame," and received hearty and well merited applause for its excellent rendition. In response to % unanimous recall, he substituted a fantasia from " Traviata," which he played with infinite taste and finish. Mdlle. had the lion's share of the programme allotted to her, being set down for four items. She was in magnificent voice, and sang " Casta Diva" faultlessly, eliciting from the audience loud applause, which continued until she reappeared, when she gave an irreproachable rendering of " The Last B.cee of Summer." The entiie MiserssflN scene was given by Mdlle. and Signor Rosnati; but it would, of course, have been more effective had it been given in character as was expected by the audience. As far aa vocalisation is concerned, it was splendidly sung—Signor Rosnati's fine voice being heard to the greatest advantage in " Ah che la morte." Sigoors Susini and Ilia were as successful as heretofore in their selections — Susini especially so in his buffo aria from " Nozze de Figaro." He was also immensely comical in the trio " Papotacci." Signor Giammona gave a flute solo in his usual excellentstyle, thedifficult variations on tne " Carnival de Venice" evincing wonderful executive skill. In response to an encore, he played " Dim peneiero," from La Sonnambula exquisitely, and was rewarded with prolonged applause. Altogether, tha concert was a most enjoyable one in every respect. Now that these concerts are concluded, we may say that never before in ihe annals of Dunedin entertainments have larger or more fashionable audiences been brought together night after nig Jit than at these concerts,, and. certainly never before have programmes of really legitimate music been ren-. derec! by artists of such sterling ability aa those comprising Mdlle. lima de Murska's Company. The Company leave for Oamaru to-day, where they give two concerts; thence to Timaru, where tney also give two; afterwards appearing at Christchurch.