MASTER HAYDEN BECK'S CONCERT.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume L, Issue 12145, 23 November 1907, Page 2

MASTER HAYDEN BECK'S CONCERT.

Thea-e was a good audience last night to hear Master Haydn.Beet, the youthful violinist, of whom those whose opinion carries groat weight prophesy a great future. Master Beck, who is only eight years of age, is a charming little fellow, quiet and unaffected, land apl parently a stranger to nervousness. He ■possesses more than ordinary talent, his playing is very accurate as regards'time, and hie produces a good rich' tone, whilst his execution is simply marvellous in one so young. He plays everything from meiDoiiy, which never once failed him. The pieces he placed comprised "Gavotte Grazioso," by Bohm; "Al''legi'o con Fuoco" ; Bach's "Violin Concerto in A Minor," consisting of three movements, allegro (non tanto), andante, and allegro vivace—a stupendous task for so young a child, fie also played1 a clever little melody composed by himself and some difficult variations ,on the "Carnival de Venice." He also played ias encores "Salut d'Amour" and Schuman's "Traumersi." There can be no doubt that Master Haydn Beck has a brilliant future before him, and that hia Iriends should spare no effort in securing for him the best poJsible tuition which can be obtained at one of the great European centres. We understand that some of our prominent local musicians Avere so delighted with his performance that they aye willing to take charge of a subscription list in oiider to obtain the necessary funds. Precocious children, particularly in the musical profession, are common enough, but Master Beck is something more than a juvenile prodigy; he has temperament and individuality, and, as far as he has gone, has reflected the greatest credit on his teacher, Mr. J. L. Beck, who may well feel proud of his son and pupil. Quite apart from the remarkable playing of the child violinist, the concert Was a really enjoyable one. Madame Emily Briggo contributed two solos, for each of which she was encored. t Mrs. L. H. Goes, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wellington, and Mr. H. E. Gordon are all new to Wangaiiui audiences, and are decided acquisitions to our local vocalists. They made very successful first appearances, and all wore encored. The vocal quartette, owing to* the unavoidable absence of one of their number, were unable to sing the part songs which appeared in the programme. Mr. George Bond veny kindly undertook at a moment's notice to. give a recitation, "Eio Grande's Last Race," and created a very favourable impression.