Mark Hambourg.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXI, Issue 24, 11 June 1903, Page 20

Mark Hambourg.

The visit to New Zealand of the above-named star, who has eai-neti such a reputation in all parts of the globe, and who is aptly styled the replica of Anton Rubinstein, is at present the topic of conversation in musical circles. Since his previous visit to the Australian States some eight years ago the Russian pianist has made marvellous strides, and, admitting at that time when he made his appearance, and e\en when ho secured the crowning successes of his \isit t^o \ears later, he was a placer showing all the promise of a great artist, the interval has been spent in gaining that experience which was absolutely essential before he could be classed in the front ranks of modern pianists That he has gained the latter position there can be no question. Mark Hambourg has a great temperament on the lyric side, as on his programme in Melbourne were such poetic creations as the A flat Chopin ' Ballade,' Beethoven's ' Appassionata,' and the beautiful Chopin ' Berceuse.' He will be assisted by Mr Boris Hambourg (a younger brother of the pianist, and a 'cellist of extraordinary talent). Miss Mabel Batehelor (an Australian soprano), and Mr. John Leminone (flautist, who lost visited Dunedm ton years ago) We understand that Mr Hambourg will arrive at the BlufT on the 16th inst., the popular John Lemmone being in charge of -the business arrangements.