ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY.

Wairarapa Age, 21 November 1928, Page 4

ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY.

THIS EVENING’S CONCERT. To-night offers the last opportunity of hearing the Masterton Orchestra this season. The performance is not an impromptu affair, but the result of many weeks of hard practice on the part of the performers, while the programme itself has been specially selected to please all tastes and contains numbers which are bright and melodious in character. These selections are taken from the works of various music masters, while a prominent place has been given to works of British composers. The repertoire ranges from characteristic pieces such as marches, a Scottish patrol, an intermezzo with bell effects, a brilliant overture—to a very attractive symphony in military style which gives the players an opportunity of demonstrating their technical skill. Added to this are two delightful song-suites —the subdued playing of the orchestra blending most effectively with the voices of the singers. The first set represents an Eastern trading scene, the three songs taken portraying vividly the character of the people and their description by a British resident in the Orient. Mr. S. J. Smith is the soloist in these numbers. The second series contains two classical gems —one by Frank Schubert, the famous song writer, whose centenary is being celebrated this year. The other is a charming melody by Donizetti, with special orchestration by Mr. Arthur Williams. Mr. H. J. Jones is the soloist in this section. He is the winner of several competitions as a tenor singer. Visiting soloists are Mr. and Madame de Mauny. Both are* outstanding artists, and the opportunity to hear these brilliant performers should not be missed. Other artists are Mra Rosewarne, who is so well-known in Masterton for her charm and grace as a singer, and Mr. A. Hale will add to the pleasure of the evening with his attractive songs. An extra item is a pianoforte duet by Madame de Mauny and Miss L. E. Hall (lady conductor). It includes a sparkling characteristic Spanish dance and a popular Rhapsody of extreme brilliancy. As far as it is possible to do in one performance, every kind of musical taste has been catered for and the opportunity of hearing such a large orchestra in Masterton should not be missed. Seats may be reserved at Arts and Crafts.