STELLA MURRAY

New Zealand Tablet, Volume LII, Issue 37, 30 September 1925, Page 31

STELLA MURRAY

VISIT TO DUNEDIN. The excellent impression which Stella Murray made on the musical public of the Dominion justified the predictions of those

who held that she would win laurels in a wider field. When she went to London she speedily gained a place among the leading concert artists of the metropolis, and during her few years’ residence there she was one of the most popular performers at important musical functions. Describing Stella Murray’s opening recital at Christchurch, the Lyttelton v Times says;—“Last night she opened a New Zealand tour in the Theatre Royal, and she, foxone, must now believe that the prophetess hath honor in her own country. No-visiting artist has had a finer reception than hers, and her audience could not have been bigger, for the house was full. At the conclusion of the concert there was a. scene of enthusiastic appreciation which must have gladdened the heart of the singer. When she waft handed a laurel wreath the great audience cheered, and for the five minutes that followed wreaths and bouquets were handed up' to the stage. Stella Murray is perfect in her singing methods, and she has an attractive . personality. Her voice is a rich contralto of extraordinary wide range and power, and she has developed it completely. Her lower register is beautifully mellow r and sonorous, and the middle and upper are list' as delightful in their way. The voice has flexibility, and is splendidly controlled. The singer is the mistress.. Hi addition to an

excellent vocal equipment Stella Murray has a fine dramatic sense. Mention should be made of her faultless enunciation; the printed words iii the programme ate superfluous, for' every word Comes distihet. ' Stella Murray is unquestionably a great artist, and the Dominion should 'be proud to claim' her as a daughter- 7 ''' '■'-■■•' ; •"•"< J ? "*'*«•<*■: '•' y ' Y y.-^y-

The Dunedin recital will be given iii His Majesty's Theatre on 'Tuesday, October 6. Stella Murray is" assisted by Harold Beck, the popular 'cellist, and Harold Whittle, a skilled and artistic accompanist. Among the great artists to whom he has been accompanist are Dame Nellie Melba, Paul Dufault, Capelli, Ada CrossTey," Amy Castles, and many others.

The box plan will open at The Bristol next Thursday, October 1.

Miss Stella Murray will afterwards sing at Invercargill, arid then give concerts at Wellington and Auckland.