THE DE MURSKA CONCERT.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 4790, 29 July 1876, Page 2

THE DE MURSKA CONCERT.

Last night’s concert—the third of the series—was, if there are degrees of success with Mdlle De Murska, the most successful of the season. Long before eight o’clock every seat was filled, except those specially reserved for the Vice-regal party, who arrived about eight, and were received with the customary honors The singing of Mdlle. De Murska was grand in the extreme—whether in the soft and silencing melody of the finale to “La Sonnambula” or the more vivacious vocal waltz, “ Per Sempre,” her conception of the composers’ fancy was equally faithful, and her rendering equally tasteful and artistic. The encore she received for the former was well-deserved, and in responding to it by giving the latter she but increased the enthusiasm of the audience. But the ■ gem of the evening was her song “Lo! Here the Gentle Lark,” with violin obligato by Maestro Strauss Ilia. It was simply enchanting. In response to the inevitable encore, she again gave “ Within a mile o’ Edinbro’ Town and at the end of the concert, in reply to a demand for an encore after the grand duet “ Crispino e la Comare,” she gave “ The Last Bose of Summer.” Signor Rosnati was never in better voice than he was last evening. In the aria “ I Lombardi,” and the aria Ulustri Rivali,” he was superb. There was no huskiness or reediness even at the top of the register, and no discordant falsetto noise, but each note was brought out rich and full from the chest. Signor Susini had got the better of his cold, and appeared to much greater advantage than heretofore. Donizetti’s “ Betly” and “La Calumnia” from Rossini’s “II Barbiere” were exceedingly fine,and he well deserved the encores accorded him. The duets by Signori Susini and Rosnati were well appreciated. Of the pianoforte solos of Maestro Ilia little need be said. They are far and away superior to anything which has been seen by a Wellington audience -'o'r some time. His manipulation is a J . favel of rapidity and accuracy. We wc > : f\ call attention to the fact that to-nig.<'s concert is the last of the series. On this occasion Mdlle. De Murska will sing the grand . 'a from “Robert” “ Robert toiquiJ’Aime, also 4e celebrated “ShadowSong”from “Dinorab,’will (by special request) take part with Signor Susini in the grand duo, “L’Elisire d'Amore.” It is to be hoped that the company may be induced to commence another series. We are sure they will receive the encouragement that such genius as they possess deserves if they do.