THE MALE CHOIR.

Taranaki Daily News, 24 November 1922, Page 5

THE MALE CHOIR.

THE SECOND CONCERT. The second rendering of the excellent programme presented by the New Plymouth Male Choir, at the Workers’ Hall, last night, tfas greatly appreciated by the large audience present, and indicated conclusively that the choir is a very worthy asset of the town. In these musical organisations there is always a striving towards a higher grade of merit, and in this direction the New Plymouth choir has set a notable example. The execution of their items last night was marked with intelligence of conception and admirable coloring that produced most pleasing effects, and the demand for encores was the rule. The members deserve the highest praise for their artistic rendering of the “Soldier’s Farewell” in particular, while all the other items gave much pleasure. Of the visiting artists nothing but the highest appreciation of their exceptional gifts will do justice to their merits. Miss McCallum again aroused her audience to the utmost enthusiasm, evoking the heartiest applause and insistent recalls. Besides the songs on the programme, this charming singer gave “Annie Laurie,” “Lilac Tree,” “The Lark,” “Musetta Waltz” from “La Boheme,” and “Thank You For Thanking Me,” each of which created more and more enthusiasm as well as floral offerings. That her singing met with complete favor was testified to by the hearty and insistent applause. The youthful flautist, Master Frank Poore, entirely captivated all present by facile execution and wonderful tone effects. Especially was this noticed in the obligato to Miss McCallum’s song, “The Gentle Lark. This brilliant player received a well-de-served ovation after each of his items, his encores being a “Graceful Dance” (Lernnione) and “Carnevale di Venezia; and he gives promise of becoming an outstanding genius in the near future. Altogether the concert was most enjoyable, the assistance given by Mr. G. M. Trehey with vocal items giving HJ™} 1 pleasure. To the conductor, Mr. 1. W. <*. McLeod, must be accorded hearty congratulations on the excellent results he has achieved, and it is graitfying to know that next year a still further upward step is to be made in the standard of choral music and visiting artists. The society is doing good service for the community.