THE WILHELMJ CONCERTS.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2404, 19 December 1881, Page 3

THE WILHELMJ CONCERTS.

The excellent house which, despite the rain, greeted the third appearance of the distinguished artiste, Herr Wilhelm j, is a proof of the thorough appreciation by the Christchurch public of the musical treat now being afforded them by the presence in their midst of such distinguished professors of the divine art as Herr Wilhelmj and his assistants. The programme was an excellent one, and the audience were as usual most demonstrative in their applause and encores, to which Herr Wilhelmj and Miss Oonron, who were specially distinguished in this respect, acceded with great liberality. Herr Wilhemj’s opening solo was Mendelssohn's grand concerto, which was splendidly played and encored. In the second part he gave Ernst’s “Elegie,” a beautiful composition full of pathos and melody, which was treated most artistically. This was followed by a polonaise by Laub. This, after Schubert’s “Ave Maria,’’ is entitled to rank as one of the gems of Herr Wilhelmj’s E laying, and its rendering on Saturday night y him will long be a delightful memory to all lovers of music. Herr Wilhelmj’s three numbers on the programme were extended to six by re-demands, and amongst them was “ The Last Bose of Bummer.” Miss Oonron who was in fine voice, first gave an aria from Ambroise Thomas’ opera of “ Mignon,” which was introduced to Christchurch playgoers by our recent visitors, the MontagneTurner Opera Company. Hutton’s charming song 11 To Anthea ” was given by Miss Oonron with much success, as also was Sullivan’s ballad “ Let me Dream Again.” In the latter, Mr Yogrioh’s artistic accompaniment was worthy of the highest praise. Miss Con. ron was on the programme for three numbers, but these were extended to five by the encores. Mr Yogrioh’s contributions to the first part of the programme were Liszt’s fantasia on themes from “ Norma,” which was excellently played, an impromptu, a mazurka by Chopin, and a serenade by Schubert. In all of these Mr Vogrich displayed the thorough mastery of the instrument and delicacy of touch which are the characteristics of his playing. Had his solo in the second part been in any other place than at the conclusion of the concert it would certainly have been encored, as it deserved to be. This was a transcription of the “Tannhauser March,” by Liszt, which was rendered by Mr Vogrich with much fire and expression. For this evening a capital programme has been prepared.