THE RUSSIAN INSTRUMENTALISTS.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIV, Issue 9364, 5 February 1909, Page 5

THE RUSSIAN INSTRUMENTALISTS.

In connection with the visit to New Zealand of now stars 'on the musical horizon, it is undoubtedly of advantage to kuov? the views of the leading musical critics, who, by reason of their positions are in a measure responsible for the forming of public opinou. The following, taken from the Lyttelton Times, of December ISfch, is in entire accordance with the testimony that has been offered by the Australian and London press regarding the extraordinary performances of these wonderful boys - “The Cberniavski Brothers do not lend themselves to criticism, for the simple reason that superlatives of praise are not graceful. New Zealand audiences have been taught ny experience not to taka genius on crust, but there can be no question about the position in the musical world of the three groat musicians who gave their first concert in the Theatre Royal last night. Leo, Jan and Mischel Oherniavski would each stand on a oiupacle of assured tame were they grown men with powers fully developed; yet they are but ’boys. Tiie moat wonderful of the three is Mischel, not that he eclipses his brothers in brilliance of performance. but because with but 12 years of life to his credit, he stands as their equal. He has a command of technique that could not be assured by twenty years of un«easiug effort. There are not many great ’cellists, but this small boy is one of them. Jan, aged 14, is the pianist, and he again forces his critics to take that dangerous road that is paved with superlatives and leads to futility. Leo is the eldest of the trio, Ins age being 17. Executive difficulties vanished in his hands, he did not deviate from true intonation in one note and lie made the Tsohaikowsky Concerto a thing of joy to the very last member of the audience. Only a violinist worthy of a place very high on the ladder of fame could have done that.” The Oherniavskis will appear at the Opera House, Marten, to-night, for one recital only. As this will be the only privilege the Marten public will have of hearing these wonderful children it is to be hoped that every lover ol high-class music will avail themselves of this their only opportunity and make an effort to be present. The plan of reserved /seats are rapidly Ailing np and intending patrons should secure their seats at once at J. Mogridge & Sons.