SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAL CONCERT

Evening Star, Issue 22445, 16 September 1936, Page 7

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAL CONCERT

The concert to be given by the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra in the Concert Chamber this evening should present several features of noteworthiness and interest. Mr Gil Dech, the new conductor, will have under his control a capable and well-trained orchestra that should give adequate interpretations to the works to be performed. Probably the most outstanding item will be Schubert’s ‘ Symphony in E Minor,’ usually called the ‘ Unfinished ’ because it consists of only two movements. It is no exaggeration to say that these two movement's contain as many magnificent melodies, so happily controlled and woven together, as most

other symphonies of four movements. Another item that should arouse much interest is Grieg’s ‘ Concerto in A Minor,’ in which the beautiful piano solo part will he taken by Olive Campbell. This talented lady’s association with the Symphony Orchestra should provide an object lesson to students, and at the same time be a treat to the musically proficient. Of this concerto it has been stated that “ here is a work that, apart from its wonderfully effective writing for the solo instrument, contains some of the most beautiful and original orchestration of modern times.” Freda Elmes, the popular soprano, will sing Weber’s 1 Ocean, Thou Mighty Monster,’ which will have a full orchestral accompaniment, and also Michael Head’s ‘ Blackbird Song ’ and ! Beloved,’ from ‘ Over the Rim of the Moon.’ Clarice Drake will be the accompanist.