THE CHERNIAVSKYS.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18230, 14 November 1924, Page 19

THE CHERNIAVSKYS.

FINAL CONCERT. If one dared, one -would feel inclined to write of nothing but the Tschaikowsky Variations which headed the final programme of the Cherniavskys' last night, those wonderful variations ifhich adequately to describe would take columns. There is the beauty of the theme, the marvellous ingenuity of its treatment in every conceivable form, the pathos, the gloom, the barbarous heaping up of crashing' harmonies, and yet' withal the conviction grows with every new variation that the work is supremely fine and lovely, and can only emanate from a genius of the first rank. It does. And they played these gTcat variations magnificently. The Scherzo from the Dronsky trio was given with a charming delicacy. So much has been said in their praises that there is really no need to do more than touch upon the most conspicuous of their solo performances. Mischel introduced a Sonata of the old Italian school, but overshadowed it rather by the .virtuosity demonstration of the following Tarantelle. A part of a Bach Suite, without accompaniment, was skilfully executed. Jan Chcrniavsky playpd the Beethoven "Andante" in F Major, a Gavotte in modern dressing, and the martial A Flat Polonaise, by Chopin, with a fine enthusiasm calling the Polish legions to sight. Then Mr Leo began with one of Beethoven's Romances, growing very sentimental at times till his partner pulled him up. Nobody cared much for the flimsy variations following, but the vigour of the executant in Yieuxtemps' "Polonaise" made ample amends. In the crop of encores were included a Serenade by Drdla, the tongue-twister, and once.more the evergreen Paderewski's Minuet. Finally the usual series of trios completed a most' enjoyable concert, which was witnessed and enthusiastically received by the largest assembly of the three nights. Now out they go again into, the wide, wide world, in search of greater glory and, let us hope, ,of other good things besides. We all wish them well, and promise always to Welcome the return of this brilliant family party of Cherniavskys;