PADEREWSKI

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 62, 4 June 1927, Page 19

PADEREWSKI

THE AUCKLAND SEASON Messrs. J. and N. Tait announce the details of the Auckland visit of that remarkable artist, Ignace Jan Paderewski, unquestionably the greatest personage in the world of music at the present day. The season will be inaugurated at the Town Hall on Wednesday, June 29, when a grand gala programme will be presented. The Auckland season will be strictly limited to three recitals, and the date of the other performances will be Saturday, July 2, and Monday, July 4, and under no circumstances can the season be extended. Mr. Paderewski achieved a memorable triumph at his opening concert in Sydney, and he has repeated his opening triumph in every Australian city visited. Paderewski’s tour of Australia will ever be remembered in the annals of musical events. He will inspire young musicians with renewed ambitions and aspirations to perfect their art. It will indeed be a rare privilege to hear such a supreme artist, and one of the most remarkable personalities of the present generation. Endowed with exquisite taste, a refined intellect, and a truly romantic spirit, Mr. Paderewski breathes into all he plays a magical touch of humanity, making an instant and irresistible appeal. His sincerity and nobility of purpose is at once apparent in all his interpretations, and his command of rhythm and colour is extraordinary The marvellous touch, the beauty of tone colour, the poetic insight, dramatic power and thorough visualisation of all he plays have never failed to charm and astonish his audiences. The prices of admission will be the same as those charged for Paderewski’s recitals in Europe and America. Preliminary applications for preferential seats, price £1 Is, plus tax and booking fee, total £1 3s, will now be received. Country patrcns wishing to secure preferential seats should apply immediately, as the distinguished pianist cannot visit any provincial towns. His New Zealand tour is limited to eight recitals only in the four centres. The box plan arrangements will be announced later.