CONCERT IN DUNEDIN.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XIX, Issue 37, 19 June 1891, Page 31

CONCERT IN DUNEDIN.

A nn enjoyable concert was given in the Choral Hall on Wednesday evening by Mr Arthur Olampett. Mr Olampett was assisted by Miss Lily Cameron, Herr Winckelmaon, and Messrs Schacht, Reunen, and Arthur Hunter. The programme opened with a beaatif al trio from Haydn's " The Gipsy," performed by the well-known instrumentalists whom we have named, and which was played with a refined brilliancy that was very charming. An Andante by Beis gig«r< given in a similar manner, was also most effectively performed. A^fcer instrumental performance was Vieux temp's " Fantaisie Caprice," of which Mr Schacht gave an extremely clever interpretation oa the violin, bung well sustained by Miss Lily Cameron's piano accompaniment, which indeed might rather be reckoned as bestowing on the moreeau the character of a dnet Herr Winckelmann playsd as a 'cello solo a gavotte by Popper, and a selection from Offenbach, acquitting himself in a style well deserving of the high reputation as an artist he enjoys in this city. Tho chief burden of the evening, however, fell upon Mr Clampett, who tang again and Again and always with complete success. •• The Village Blacksmith," M Tke Heart Bowed Down," " The Death of Nelson," " The Warrior Bold," "The Song that reached my Heart/ and " Will o1o 1 the WUp," a goodly number all told, were given, either in accordance with tbe programme, or in response to enthusiastic encores. Mr Olampett is owner of a very clear, full, and mellow baritone voice, of remarkable sweetness, especially in the upper notes, and sings with culture and excellent expression. There is no concert platform in the colonies, ia fact, where bs is not qualified to bold his own. Mr Arthur Hnnter sang in a very pleasing manner " Thou art passing hence " and « A Tar of tbe Queen's," and Mr Beunert gave with good effect w The 801 l Call " and " The Mountebark." Miss Lily Cameron admirably filled the important place of accompanist throughout the evening, and contributed largely to the success of the concert.