AMUSEMENTS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 13886, 25 April 1907, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS.

THE EXHIBITION OIiCIiESTIU.

The Exhibition orchestra's third concert attracted another very large audience to His Majesty's Theatre la.=t evening, and was ill every respect as eminently successful as its predecessors. The programme included a very excellent list of selections, and conspicuous merit marked the rendering of these throughout. The absolute certainty and finish, strength and delicacy alike of tile orchestral work, under M'r Hill's direction, commanded the unstinted admiration of all present, and the audience was markedly enthusiastic in its appreciation. Perhaps the most interesting item on the programme was Schubert's magnificent "Unfinished Symphony" (Xo. 8), which, with all its subtleties, was treated in masterly style. The-effect of the two movements almost defies description. An encore was clamorously demanded, and supplied in a dainty pizzicato item. Another notable orchestral number rendered was Mendelssohn's wonderful overture "The Hebrides," inspired by the musician's visit io tile AVestorn Highlands and Eingal's Cave, the descriptive music of which is fascinating in its imagination and feeling. The popularity of Wagner's music was again evidenced by the fact that the programme included the " l 3 rehuic" to the fust act of " Lohengrin" and the impressive "Tannhauscr" overture. Both selections were of remarkable excellence, and worth going far to listen to. As an encore to the lormer the orchestra played portion of the prelude to the third act of

"Lohengrin"; while in response io tho tumult of applause that succeeded the

" Taniihauser" item the pojular " Turkish patrol" was given, and, as usual, appealed irresistibly to the audience. There are few audiences, be it remembered, that do not dearly love, to hear a march. The remaining orchestral numbers were the overture to Balfe's " Bohemian girl," the charming Entr'acte music from Schubert's '•Rosaluunde," and the fascinating "Dance Macabre" of Saint Saens, in which Mr "Weston took the solo violin part. The excellent vocal renderings of Mendelssohn's "It is enough" and Sullivan's "Lea Rameaux," by Mr John Prouse, with orchestral accompaniment, contributed materially lo the enjoyment ot those present, and {lie singer was emphatically recalled for the latter number.

This evening the orchestra will make a final appearance in Dunedin, and the public will no doubt be eager to avail itself of the last opportunity of hearing it. A specially attractive programme is being put forward for this evening's concert, this including the popular "William Tell" overture, Liszt's

"Rhapsody" (No. 2), and other items by. special request. Mr Cyril Monk's first! appearance m Dunedin us eel? '•inliuisi should be interesting; while 'cello solos will 1m given by. Mr Gladstone Bell. The orchestra is to play at Timaru on Friday evening.

ALHAMBRA THEATRE.

There was an excellent attendance at the DowliDg Street Theatre last evening, when rollers' Entertainers presented the v;eek's

bi'il with a greai deal ot success. Miss Ithcda. Dendron, Green ■ and Gibson, Mr Percy Denton, Arthur Taucher Lucy Lavinia, and others wore nil accorded tho very heartiest itpplaufc for their efTcit-s. Tito whole hill was to alt appearances immensely enjoyed. The company will appear r.s usual this evening.