MADRIGAL CONCERT

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 88, 5 July 1927, Page 17

MADRIGAL CONCERT

UST NIGHT’S ENTERTAINMENT

•A- nicely varied and very entertaining Programme was submitted in the Town * Ia U concert chamber last evening by llr - John Tait’s Madrigal Choir. The ® ol ° numbers were also of a good stan- ; ard and a well-balanced programme resulted.

the choir numbers, Faning’s Moonlight" and “Daybreak” were Probably the most enjoyable. In the ‘.ter Ve ry pleasing contrast was pro.d - Careful preparation was also fenced in The Black Monk” and *i r Robert Stewart’s arrangement of “u e Cru iskeen Lawn.” Stanford’s heraclitus.” “To the Virgins” (Quil- :! r) and “Old King Cole” (Nicholson) 5 also very attractive offerings. Sunshine and Butterflies,” contribvt? by Mrs. Irwin, and "My Ships” io k Ss J ess i e Bailey proved two enyable vocal solos, while numbers by t Ssea B. Hoskin, M. Anderson and E. ? ry ' were also welcome additions. tenor solo “Edward Gray” tii j a n )' Mr. A. Macpherson appeared JL advantage, Mr. J. Cantlay also -ording pleasure with a nice interpreMtion of Carton’s “Mavis.” +*°olo pianist. Mr. Eric Waters proLi« ♦* a most artistic offering with azts “Rustling Woods.” Mr. Waters also re sponsible for the accomntments. carrying out his duties in \T UBUai etßcien t manner. wVk’, ohn Tait conducted the choir timl his customary skill, and at all * exercised good control.