AMUSEMENTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 14 August 1928, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS.

ALFRED O'SHEA FAMOUS JRJSH-AUSTRALI AX TENOR. At tlio Princess Theatre on ■Wednesday, August 15th, music; lovers "'ill have the opportunity of hearing one of the world’s greatest tenors in Alfred O'Shea, who makes his first platform appearance in Hokitika. It may he of interest to read an extract, from the “Daily Guardian,’ 7 Sydney. on a recent O’Shea concert in that city. “When the' Town Hall was crowded on Saturday night for the third concert by Alfred O’Shea it plainly showed that Sydney niusiclovers know of no off-season for front rank 'artists. It was his group of French songs—especially “Crepsucle” —that Air O'Shea’s absolute delicacy of tone was host revealed. His pianissimo notes in these songs were exquisite. Then for encore that most lovely song. “At the Arid-hour of Night.” In his operatic, numbers, including “Clio Gelida Alanine” from “La Bohenie” lie was delightful. It is a severe test for a young tenor to essay numbers that have such traditional interpretations behind them as Caruso’s and A[eCorniaok’s, hut O’Shea has established for himself a definite place in the world of song, his rendering of the two “Rigoletto” numbers alone revealed it. For his Irish songs. Air O'Shea has the national temperament which alone can properly interpret such gems as “His Sorrow Thy Young Days Shaded” and “The Snowy Breasted Pearl.” His final encores “The Last Rose of Summer” and “Annie Laurie” were beautiful.” Ah' O’Shea’s programme on AVednesday will include some of the richest gems of his vast repertoire and intending patrons would, do well to reserve their seats at Alisses Mclntosh. No extra for reserving.