OVIDE-MUSIN CONCERTS.
Last rrgfct M. Ov : d Musin, and Madame Musin, supported by Herr Edaurd Soharf, and Mr Alfred Hill of Woilug^on, made their first appearance in Nelson before a highly appreciative audienop. M. Mu;in and Madame each received an ovation, and ever^ itsra on the programme ws encored.' The concert was opecei by M. Ovide Mnain, who straightway gave evidence of bis rare ability as a violin soloiss \a a sui c by Bies. embracing allemander, intermezzo, and*n:e, and gavo'tg with introduction. This mas or of the instrument plays with {treat powe-, but be also displays a rare delicaoy whi'e the tones ha produces are someimes like those of a piooolo, and th-n again they are like those of a bird. The andante movement was sublime, aod each movement vras greeted with rapturous applause. Bis next solo was " Souvenir de Hiydn," which brought forth a depth cf feeling such as only the highe-t art is capable of. Still again were the audience afforded an opportunity of judging the master in another mood, £o: his caprice on Scotch aira gave scope for the display of rire executive powe r e. Eioh performance was enoored, and Mr Musin me', wita applause that was not merely a just tribute to his rare ability, but was an evidence that be was performing bffore an audience capable of appreciating the beautiful. Hie muta performance) were also Bomething to remember. Madame Annie Louise Musin made her first appearance in an air and variation by Pioch, and at once oapiivated her bearers by her voice, j which ia a wonderfully flexib'e soprano of j great range. Saoh an exhibition of tbe extent to wbiohthe hum in voiea is capable of I training is rarely afforded us, and sine a Da Murska we have heard none to approach thin lady. By way of encore, Bhe sang " Within a Mile of Ediiboro' Towp" dramatioally, and with clear art oulition. Her rendering of Tosti's " Good-Bye" was a | revelation, and in " The Three Fishers " tbe moaning of tha sea was conveyed in her voice, while she displayed what is very rarely conveyed by a songstress— trui pathos. Madame'a last number was an air from Herold's "Pre aux Cleros," with vio'in obligato by M. Musi'', in which her notes, dear as a bMI, blenled with those of .the strings, and at It * conclusion there was a burst of appaus^, whioh was continued till the gif led vooalist bowed her ackoowledgmeits. Herr Eduard Scharf was also moat highly appreciated cc a pianist. His fi-st number was a Bhapßody. No. 2, by Li zt, and later on be performed a Nocturne (Chopin), and Etude, o,'. 23 No. 2 by Rubinstein, diaplapinj rare brillianc, execution and feeing. Each of these, to , were encored. Mr Alfred Hill sang aa rff-jotive song, bis own composition, •• Oi, Summer Day," and was encored, but his greatest success was in bis duett with M. Musin for two violins, in which both performer* displayed remarkable execution, combined with tone and admirable technique. We have only to add that Herr Sohirf proved himself a moßt capable accompanyist, and to recommend all true lovers of reil mosia to avail themselves of the opportunity that siill remains of bearing such exceptional talent. There will be a oharjge of programme toaight.
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Colonist, Volume XL, Issue 8747, 22 December 1896, Page 2
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547OVIDE-MUSIN CONCERTS. Colonist, Volume XL, Issue 8747, 22 December 1896, Page 2
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