MADEMOISELLE TREBELLI'S CONCERT.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 10625, 21 March 1896, Page 6

MADEMOISELLE TREBELLI'S CONCERT.

Mdlle. Antoinette TrobsHi, the distinguished soprano singer at present in our midst, wae greeted by a vast audience at the Garrison Hull lust evening on the occasion of tha second concert of the season. Tbe singer was accorded a flattering reception, and her performance during the evening more thau confirmed the highly favourable impression she created on her first appearance in public here. Her fust contributions—the ballad "King of Thnle" and that great aria in Gounod's "Faust" the " Jewel song" — afforded an admirable opportunity to those present to form an idea of the eminent qualities possessed by Mdlle. Trebelli as a voca'ist. All the technical skill and Bowlful expression requisite for tin adequate interpretation of the gri-at solo were fully displayed in her singing. The rich full notes and the artistic phrasing proved a revelation indeed, and for her performance in this instMce alone Mdlle. Trebelli will be remembered in years to coma by those who had the good fortune to be present last evening. In response to quite a vociferouß demand for an encore Dr Arne's " Whore the bee sacks " was sung with much grace and delicate effect. "The nightingale's trill" (Gauz) was the eecond .nolo rendered by the lady, and here Bg.iin »tae achieved a veritable triumph. Tue applause which followed was sustained with vigour until Mdlle. Trebelli once again appeared and Hung a dainty little morceau. " Too jours a toi," by P. Tschaikowsky. In the second part of the eotertainmcut tbe numbers get against Mdlle. Trebelli'n name wee Mattel's " Dear heart" and " Within a mile o' Edieboro' toon," while her encore numbers were "'Aime moi" (a mazourka by Chopin transcribed for the voice by Madame Viardot) and " Love was once a tittle boy " (Wade). These were all rendered in finished style, the exquisite tenderness with which Mattel's number was interpreted, and the charming naivete which characterised ber singing of the Scotch song aud tho succeeding encore, affording a musical treat 3och as is but rarely to ba obtaiued in the Australasian colonies. A consensus of opinion, too, prevails amongst those who have attended these concerts that of all tbe celebrities that have visited us with the honours and successes of their Continental tours still fresh upon them few have equalled, and certainly none have excelled, Mdlle. Trebelli in her art. As before, valuable aid was lent by local vocalists. Mr Artbnr Salvini's piece de resistance was the celebrated recitative and aria " Lend mo your aid," from the " Queen of Shebi " (Gounod), which was Bung with very fine effect. His other solos were the " Star of Bethlehem " (as an encore to which " The Blue Alsatian Mountains" was added) and "Only ouca more" (Moir), in each of which he achieved a great success. Mr Harry Smith sang with excellent taate " Even bravest heart" (from Gounod's " Fauit"), and " The pilgrim " (Adams); and the " Yeoman's wedding" was, much to ths delight of tha andieaee, song ss an eccore to the latter. Miss Mosley played vary nicely Wieniawski's "Mazurka" and Papini's arrangement .pf "Alice, where art t-hou," for which she. received an encouraging round of applause, bp.ing recalled in the second instance. A male choir also added to the enjoyment of thore present. A spsciil meed of praise is certaialy due to Mr Timsoa fot the admirable mauuer in which he discharged hio duties as accompanist.

It waa originally intended that this should be the last concert, bui it is uuderstaod that steps are being taken in order to ascertain if it is not possible to arrange for another concert befora Madame Trebelli le&ves Dunedin.