THE CHERNIAVSKI CONCERT.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIV, Issue 9365, 6 February 1909, Page 4

THE CHERNIAVSKI CONCERT.

It was said of a celebrated Frenchwoman that to have known her was - as good as a liberal education, and it may be said with equal truth that; the Oherniavski recitals give their hearers a glimpse into an entirely new world. It is a world where art supreme end of life and where the painter of a good picture or a., competent musician takes the place given to one of the All Blacks in>. New Zealand or to a member of a representative cricket team in Australia. It is well for the public to recognise that there are other ideals than that of success in games and to - , have the opportunity of welcoming „ talent of every description. Such an opportunity was given at Marton Opera House last evening and though-; probably no one present was capable of judging the exact position in the musical world of the youthful performers, it was evident to the most, ignorant that they were extremely able musicians. The violin solo of Leo Oherniavski, the eldest of thethree, was perhaps the most striking of the solos played, though many of those present had most admiration for the fine“’cello playing of Misohel. The pianist had a heavy task not only taking part in a couple of trios < but also rendering two piano solos with a touch and power of execution marvellous in one so young. Hearty, applause greeted all the efforts of the young players; and the vocal solo- • ists, Madame Hooton and Mr Percival Driver, were also well received. Madame Hooton has a powerful voice of fine tone and -sings without an effort, and Mr Driver, who has a good baritone, gave an acceptable - rendering of several ballade. I The general impression created by the Cherniavskis was not oulj that they all have the musical temperament - , most highly developed, but also that that they have gone very far in acquiring a F mastery of the technique of their profession only to be compassed after years of hard work and the marvel is that, it can have been.. attained at such an early age.