MISCHA ELMAN SEASON

Timaru Herald, Volume CI, Issue 15393, 9 July 1914, Page 4

MISCHA ELMAN SEASON

yisit of woni.irs greatest YIOLINIST.

For the nasi, five years music lovers i in this part of the world have been promised a visit- from Mischa Elman.. the greatest violinist, in the world. This wish is now to be consummated, for Elman is in tho country, and tne box plan for his one and only concert here in the Theatre Royal., on "Wednesday next-, July io. is at the Dresden Piano Coy. Mischa Elir.an's tour of Australia, according to reports, was tho most successful of any instrumentalist that has visited these shores, but this is only in keeping with his reputation," and his wonderful drawing powers in other parts of the world. On tlie European Continent, in London, and in America, Elm an's name is one to conjure with. His tour of America last year comprised ninety recitals, given entirely by liimsclf and his accompanist, and created a new record in musical annals for receipts and enthusiasm. Of thpse recitals eight were given in Now York, six in Boston, four in Philadelphia, six in Chicago, and five in San Francisco, the remainder being distributed amongst other American cities For a violinist to give eight recitals in New York City in the space of two weeks as Elman did. and at every recital to have, the capacity of the auditorium taxed to its utmost-, is breaking all' precedents. At sixteen E'man was recognised as one of tho groat violinists' of the world, and was in receipt of a salary considerably more than that- of a Prime Minister. Tho standard F.lmaii established then lias been steadily maintained, for wherever he has played lie has met with the greatest kind of success. It is interesting to note that the first contract ever signed by Mischa -Elman himself was for the present tour of Australasia, as the famous player at the time had just attained his majority. He is now 23 years of aga. Elman will positively only givo one concert in tin's town, and as it will be the only opportunity of hearing this wonderful artist no doubt the opportunity will bo taken full advantage of. Associated with Elman in his concert litre are Mile Eva. Gautliier. tlie brilliant French-Canadian mezzo-soprano, who has won golden opinions for her fine vocal work, and Mr Percy Ivahn, tho clever London pianist, who has been with Elman for the.past six years.