RECITAL AT ST. MARY’S

Taranaki Daily News, 10 September 1934, Page 7

RECITAL AT ST. MARY’S

AN UNUSUAL PROGRAMME. Mr. R/ N. Renaud chose ah 'unusual programme for the organ recital he .gave at St. Mary’s, New Plymouth, after evensong last night. His first choice was Horseman’s “The Curfew,” a quiet, restful melody in which a bell effect is in evidence and. typical of quiet evening reverie. A middle section with minor intonation of a vigorous character gives point to the last section ‘which includes a secondary melody the whole ■ composition being quiet and ; ' The second piece chosen was a Barcarole from a concerto by Stemdale Bennett. Simple in construction it was at one time very popular music though there is little artifice or embellishment. The middle section is bold, but the close is quiet and the whole effect meditative and soothing. .. “Sarabande” (Somerville) followed, and here again Mr. Renaud had chosen music that is easily followed and without arty attempt at elaboration. / The recital ended with an “Adagio in A Flat,” by W.' T. Best, the renowned organist of St. George’s Hall, Liverpool. A heavy and massive opening resolved itself into a delightful theme of a quiet restful character. The big first figure comes back again and the second; theme follows, a lovely movement full of charm and variety. x '