THE NELSON. SCHOOL OF MUSIC.

Colonist, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 8246, 13 May 1895, Page 2 (Supplement)

THE NELSON. SCHOOL OF MUSIC.

PUPILS 1 CONCERT.

The Harmonic Society's Hall was closely filled on May let, on the occasion of the concert given under the direction of Herr Balling, the Prinoipal of the institution, by pupils of the Nelson School of Musio. A very excellent progratrme was presented, and «c feel assured that all who were present must have experienced Borne surprise and entire satisfaction at tbe remarkable progress shown by thOße who have entered the Schoo 1 of Music. The concert opened with An Andante and Allegretto by Pieyel, by stringed instruments, whioh introduced a number of young performers, and the precision and care with which the movements wera taken indioated the careful and efficient tra'niog that is being given. Then came a uuelt for two pianos, by Mosoheles, " Memoriam on Handel," brilliantly executed by Misses Tasker and Perrin, after whioh Mr F. Kidson sang Randegger's song " Sunßhine and Shade." Notwithstanding a slight huskicesß, probably due to a cold, the vocalist acquitted himse f exceedingly well ; he possesses a very phasing voice, and UEes it well. Miss Houlker's violia performance of a tal'et, by Gluck, was decided- y meritorious, and Miss St. John's pianoforte solo " Allegro Gtazioso " by Sterndale Bennett, was reoeived with approbation. The part song for female voices, " Aye Maria," by Abt, in which Mies E. Fell took tbe lead, was another very eDJojable item Afier a Bhort interval, the second part opened with an oboe solo, with orchestral accompaniment, Master L. Jaoobs, who hat only attended tbe school for & few months, taking the solo with credit. Miss E. Fell then sang Spobr's song " The bird and the maiden," and did co very nicely indeed. A oojple of pianoforte solo 3 followed, the first, a Rondo by Weber, played by Miss Levestam, whose execution was admirable, and the second an Arabesque by Sohumann was exceedingly well played by Master T. Scott. ! hen came a Sonate by Schubert for violin* (Miss E. Crump) and piano (Miss F. Webbtiowen), for which both young ladies are entitled to high praise. Tbe rendering o2 HandeVs song "Laacia ohio pianga" by Miss Hum came as quite a surprise to the majority of the audience, the rich notes of the young vocalibt and her ariistio style being both remarkable. Preceding the last item a duett for two pianos, a Rondo by Chopin, was admirably played by Misses Webb-Eowen and Cachemaille, and the concert, whioh was very highly appreciated, as was evidenced by the liberal applause bestowed on tbe performers, waß brought to a close by the chorus of " Sea Maidens," from the Bride of Dankerron, in in which a number of young ladies acquitted themselves well. The effeot of such an admirable concert cannot fail to be advantageous to the School of Mo Bio, and it may be observed that many of those who took part appeared on tbe ooncatt platform then for the first time. The whole staff of the Sohool are to be complimenied on the results attained.