IRENE AINSLEY CONCERT.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXXIII, Issue 12581, 30 September 1908, Page 6

IRENE AINSLEY CONCERT.

To-night, in the Opera House, at 8 o'clock, will be heard for the first time in this ix)wn the tones of the voice which so charnusi Madame Melba. ?o muck litn been written of this gifted young contialto, now known to the world a& Madam r Melba's protegee, that comment is hardly necessary. Coming, as she does, with a trail of triumphant concerts in other towns and cities behind her. much will be expected, but that expectations will be realised -seems certain, for no singer of recent days lias wo'i more golden opinions fro/n best critics in the land than Miss Ainsley. Though only a girl in years, being but 22 years of age, Miss Ainsley already occupies a place amongst the front rank of singers, arid one to which many a i'auious artist has attained only long after their youth had gone. That we are to hear Miss Ainsley whilst still in her first youth argues well for the treat in store .for us, sinco who can .gainsay the fact that the glorious freshness of -a "young!-*.. voice. is' something no art can quite suvmly,. and, once gone, no polish . replace. Miss- Ainsley has brought leading artists with her, including Mr Hamilton Hodges, New Zealand's favourite baritone.. Prices — 4s reserved seats; 2s 6d and Is unreserved. The box plan is on view at H. I. Jones and Sous'.