MUNICIPAL MUSIC

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 841, 9 December 1929, Page 15

MUNICIPAL MUSIC

BAND AND ORGAN CONCERTS There was a good attendance at the Town Hall on Saturday evening when a very enjoyable concert was given by the Municipal Band. That the band concerts rank among the most popular of the City’s musical entertainments is evidenced by the consistently good attendances and the appreciation with which the programmes are received. The “Tantalusqualen” overture, which was played by the band for the first time, was an interesting and popular contribution. Also well received was the suite, “In a Lovers’ Garden,” a pretty little musical tale in three parts. The suite was skilfully handled and some really excellent effects were achieved. “A Forest Wooing,” another little descriptive piece, was also well received. One hundred melodies were used :i ; the construction of “Tangled Tunes, a very interesting potpourri which ; was brightly performed. The final j number, “Gems from Famous Operas, by Sullivan, was received with the appreciation always accorded this composer’s works. A cornet solo. “The Carnival of Venice,” by Mr. J. Davis, and a flute solo. “The Swallows’ Flight.” were both popular contributions. Miss Millicent j O’Grady and Mr. Eric Mannall were j the vocalists on the programme, and I their items were warmly received. The next band concert will be given I on December 21, when the band will | present its annual carol concert. On Sunday afternoon a programme j was also given by the band in the Zoological Park. The programme included * Panella’s solo marches. “The Tied \ Cross” and “The Pit Panther.” selections from “Nabuco," “Lucia di Lam- ; mermoor” and “The Mikado. three dances by German, and Wilson’s "As Pants the Hart.” ORGAN RECITAL A programme of organ music by the . City organist, Mr. Maughan Barnett, j at the Town Hall last evening was j warmly received. Items included j Bach’s “Adagio and Allegro.” Beethoven’s “Minuet,” Lemare’s “Summer ! Song.” the Miserere Scene from Ver- ■ di’s “II Trovatore,” and other popular ! numbers.