The Zedler Symphonic Quintette.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 8, Issue 479, 7 November 1919, Page 3

The Zedler Symphonic Quintette.

The Zedeler Symphonic Quintette, which provided the Chautauqua entertainment last night, in the absence of Judge Alden, who was indisposed, proved more than worthy of the enconiums bestowed on this talented company of five. One might reasonably be sceptical about the power of any musicians to interpret classical music to the untutored lay mind, but the Zedelers accomplished this artistic feat. Before each number, the "Story" of the composition is told in lucid language by the leader, Mr Nicolai Zedeler, who explains the classic episode or drama, and tells of the romance, the loves and hates, the pathos and the tragedy, the sunshiue of the Springtime and the thunderand lightning of darker days. All this gaiety and gloom, joy and sorrow is then played with such power of expression, such sympathetic treatment that even the lay mind can comprehend evpry shade and nuance of the classical rendition. A Pukekohe audience is not usually demonstrative, but last night they were enthusiastic beyond all bounds, encoring, not in sections, but en mass. After they had a sample of what the Zedelers could do, the audience gave an ovation at every re appearance, and aftar the last item they clapped and shouted tumultuously. The beautiful strains had touched them to the heart's core

The brilliant giftel company is comprised of Nkolai Zedoler, organi*er and director of the company, was formerly solo 'cellist of the Symphony Orchestra of Stockholm, Sweden. His finishing education was under some of the great masters of the Continent. Salvador Sala, violinist, has recently come from Barcelona, Spain, and is a brother of the court violinist of Spain. Miriam Zedeler, pianist and accompanist, is a graduate of the Chicago Musical College. Isadora Karon, violinist, was a student of Leopold Auer, teacher of Mischa Elman. Mr Zedeler has secured Miss Helen Portune, the brilliant soprano soloist of Chicago, to assist in each concert. Indeed, this is a most artistic company. The following numbers were played : "Pomp and Circumstance," (Sir Elga); "Oberon Overture," (Weber); "Annie Laurie," (encore played by two violins and 'cello); vecal solo,- Aria "La Traviata," Verdi); "I hear you calling Me," 'Marshall) by Miss Portune; "II Provatore, (Verdi); "Spring Song," (Mendelssohn); (encore); violin S'i)o, "Sicilianoßigandm," 'Keisler); Noiturne, (Chopin), by Mr Sala; Bolero, (Eu-taiio Rosales") ; "American l'atro," (Meficham) ; aid encore, '•Fo.get Mr- Not.'- Maibe'h). Mr-s Helen P<rt*ne, the soprano soloi i t, po--es e.s a voice of wondi r fu' rang', taking the whole sc tie a.:li t}io grtae.st lluency, and dis ;■] • v.% ace .'nolisf'i d technique I NVi 'less to .-uy she \i - vociffrou.-ly I '•; c r- d.