Famous Wielaert-Pechotsch Combination.

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 17 December 1913, Page 3

Famous Wielaert-Pechotsch Combination.

TO VISIT HELENSVILLE

It is rarely that this town is given the opportunity of hearing such a great combination us that of the Wielaert-l'echotsch, comprised of artists in tho world's Jront rank in th» ii* various branches ol music, several having appeared before Royalty. To thoso who delight in jioorl vocal ami instrumental music this is an occasion of mark, and should not be missed.

Madame Wielaert, the distinguished dramatic-operatic soprano, is the possessor of a voice of such range and timbre, such real richness ami feeling, that, her fame precedes her everywhere, and she is enthusiastically acknowledged to be tlie premie.soprano in the Dominion.

lierr Pechotech is a violin virtuoso of world fame and b'u simplest airs are most delightful to hear. To listen to him play the ' magnificent and famous Mendelssohn's Concerto (one of the most dim. ult of the great compositions of the musical world) is a treat ami a rare one, a revelation in skill and mastery of the violin.

Miss Seccombo, the charming contralto, has attained wide popularly through her rich, perfect voice and sympathetic interpretation if the feeU nig and purpose in her songs, appealnig with insistent foico to tlie innate love of neb harmonious song that lies dt-ep in ever/ person.

Mr Philip Newbury is a tenor ot world wide repute, having received a number of royal commands, and his items ar»> delightful exhibitions of the ability aud beauty of a cultured, perfect tenor voice being deservedly very popular.

Then the brilliant New Zealand elocutionist and entertainer MiThomas Harris,, is indeed a host in himself, with a variety of ability and real histrionic merit that has been the cause of his wide popularity and public favour.

Herr Wielaert who is very, widely known for his pianoforte skill has a repertoire of unlimited definitions.

A company of such artistes should indeed be favored with crowded audiences. The performances are fixed

for Christmas night, December 25th, when a special grand sacred pro* gramme (solos, duets, etc) bus been prepared, and on Poxing night when a monster popular concert with the best numbers of their repertoires will be presented.