MR MASSEY’S CONCERT.

Gisborne Times, Volume X, Issue 1052, 20 November 1903, Page 3

MR MASSEY’S CONCERT.

A MUSICAL TBEAT.

Last night tho vocal and instruments concert tendered to Mr Massey by th Oporatic und Orchestral Bocioties prove an unpreeendontod success. Tho Theatr Boyal was woll filled by a musical am onthusiaßtic audience. Tho programm submitted was au excellent one, contain ing a variety of themes, so that all taste might be suited. It commenced with ai orchestral overture, “ Morning, Noon, am Night.” 'Thin was played in a musician like stylo, much attention being paid to thi light and shade of the composition. Mi Barlow’s fine tenor voice was heard to ad vantage in tho old ballad, “ Alice, Where Art Thou.” Tho accompaniment of the song being greatly enhanced by a violin obligate, played by Mr Massey. In response to an encore be sang in good stylo, “ Eileen Muuvouroeu.” Tho instrumental sextotte by Messrs Foster, Barton, A. and C. Adair, Mussoy, and Sidobottom provod quite a musical treat. 'The item boing played in a spiritod manner, in strict time, and with much precision by each of tho performers. Mrs Buckoridgo, who quito recently distinguished herself by delighting large audiences during tho opera season, was in excallonc voieo, und afforded a musical trout in her rondoriug of 11 Alas, Thoso Chimes,” with a full orchestral accompaniment. This selection afforded Mrs Buckeridgo ample scope to display her fine contralto voice, the lowor notes being exceptionally full aud rich, and her vocalization boing perfect. In rosponse to a vociferous encore Mrß Bockeridgo sang that delightful ballad, “ Ben Bolt,” with much pathos, touching the bonrts of all hearers. With all tho strongth Mrs Buckoridgo puts into her work there is always the feeling that bohind it all is a large roserve of more power to fall back on, Gisborne is to bo congratulated in having such a gifted and charming contralto as Mrs Buckeridge iu its district. Misses Davies and Larsen gave a brilliant performance of Huffs "Tarantella.” These ladies’ execution und technique was very good, and they uppear to havo been under excellent tchtion. Mr Teat, who is now regarded as ono of Gisborne’B leading vocalists, was in oxcollent voice, and sang a spiritod song eutitod, “ Eor the King,” “which he gave iu lino stylo. In response to a hearty encoro, ho sang 11 To morrow Will bo Friday,” which suits his voice to perfection. This gentleman is to be complimented on his admirable singing and excellent selections. Tho orchestra concluded the first part of programme by playing tho descriptive allegro 11 British Patrol.” This pieco was most onjoyable, and good effect was dorivod by graduating from tho piauissimo to the fortissimo aud vice yersa. The number was enthusiastically eueprod. 'The orchestra, though minus ono or two of its loaders, appears to be steadily improving undor the able conductorship of Mr Sidobottom. 'The second part of tbo programme oponed with " The Wedding Polonaise,” a delightfully protty composition, played and given with great success by tho orchestra, Mr Mitchell suDg a song new to Gisborne, entitled “ Tommy tho Soldier,” with orchestral accompaniment. This Bong is one which takes on in tho first singing, and being rendered by such a capable siuger as Mr Mitchell, all tho rnusicai points wero made tho most of, aud loft nothing to bo dosired. Mr Mitcholl made a decided hit, aud received a triple oucoro. Mrs Kennedy, who has tnado herself a distinct favorite in Gisborne, was in good voice, and sang the charming ballad, “In Sweet September, which suited tho singer’s sweet mezzosoprano voico. Mrs Kennedy’s middle notes aro particularly sweet, aud as usual sho scored a great success She responded to her encoro by singing tho “ Miller and tho Maid.” Mr Kennedy delighted tho audienco with one of his chuico recitations, aud us usual mot with an enthusiastic recall, to which he responded by singing a popular song, outitled “ I Yonder Vby.” The quintette 11 The Merry Miller,” from tho opera “Bob Boy,” was ono of the items of tho evening. The vocalists were Mr aud Mrs Kennedy, Mrs aud Dr. Buckoridge, and Mr T. Dalrymple (accompanied by Mr Ernest Ghrisp). 'The number was a-most novel one. Dr. Buckeridge, who took tho solo work, decidedly excelled himself in this style of music. Ho possesses a very easy and mirth.inspiring stylo, and gave a splendid vocal description of tho coquette Murjorie and the matrimonial-bent miller. The encore item, “ 'The Merry Tinker,” from the oporu of “ Babin Hood,” was sung crisply and with good expression, receiving a doublo encore.. The instrumental trio, “ Salut D’Amour,” by Messrs Massey, Foster, and Sidobottom, was indeed a truly musical item, ana gave each of these well-known performers ample szopo to display l?' 8 ability. Au encore was demanded. The most successful concert held in Gisborne was brought to a closo with the orchestral march “ Maisie,” and Mr Massey is to bo caugratulated on the hugo success. Tho accompaniments were played by Messrs Sidobottom, Gittos, and Ernest Chrisp in an artistic manner,