THE CHERNLAVSKIS

Manawatu Times, Volume LIII, Issue 6545, 29 February 1928, Page 6

THE CHERNLAVSKIS

The Cherniavskys, it is said, have brought into the field' of music something that has never beforp been discernible, an elusive something. Their unconventionality is not so much a. rebellion against th,o interpretative conventions, as a spontaneous expression, resulting from deep and concentrated thought, emotional exercise, and unflagging practice.of technique. No great artists have proved themselves less slavish in following preconceived notions of how the great masters’ works should be interpreted. The world of art must realise that no standard can bo set for tomorrow, that ever the imagination must reach out further, getting nearer and nearer to the original concerts of the great old masters. No interpreter can ever claim perfection .in his work, and the Cherniavskys have that illumination, mentally and w.-.utuaily which perceived that the interpretations of to-day are comparatively primitive to what they must .be in the future, and they have refused to allow their extraordinary perceptive faculties to become obscured by the conceptions of their predecessors. This does not mean that they do not respect the traditions relating to Interpretation, but they refuse to worship at their shrine. The advent of the Cherniavskys, is creating a good deal of interest in this country and they are certain to bo welcome A return concert Is to bo given on Friday next at the Opera House. Seats are on sale at the theatre office. - '