SUCCESSFUL RECITAL

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 518, 22 November 1928, Page 14

SUCCESSFUL RECITAL

MR. BARRY CONEY’S PUPILS A recital of vocal and pianoforte music by Mr. Barry Coney and hh students attracted a large audience a: the Lewis Eady Hall last evening. The programme contributed by the student? was of a widely varied nature and adequately represented the sylabtfs from junior to the most advanced grades. Twelve items were provided in each half, but thanks to the wise provision which curtailed encores, despite demand, the programme was not unduly longOn the contrary the rapid succession of items made for a very enjoyable entertainment. Even in the more simple numbers of the less advanced vocal pupils pleasing restraint was always in evidence. H in some instances, as is only to be expected, there is need for further development, it was pleasing to note thai artistry was always given preference to the strained effects often attempted. Forcing was almost entirely absent The work of the pianoforte student? was of a generally high standard, and some very pleasing performances * r erv heard, particularly by the senior students.

Mr. Coney made his appearance in •• pianoforte duet with Miss Mary Johnston, “Romance with Variations (Greig), an enjoyable item which wa? popularly received, and in a piano e«o. “Two preludes,” by the English composer, Maurice Besly, in which a deligc - ful interpretation was provided. The programme was as follow. Duet for two pianos, “Romance w Variations” (Greig), Miss Mary Joans ~ and Mr. Barry Coney; song, “My D***® (Bartlett), Mr. E. Bowering; song, raena” (Lane Wilson), Mrs. Freda Eva piano solo, “Poupee Valsante” (Poldio*Miss Maisie Martin : song, “I know to tie Ribbon Bows” (Dourlens), J? Gwladys Payne; song, “Myself « “ Young” (Liza Lehmann), Mr. A. . song, “Mimi’s Song” (Puccini), Missu* Wilkins; song, “When the Major’s on Parade” (Longs taffe), ' Wilbert Marks; song, “Tacea la - Placida” (Verdi), Mrs. Constance •* fold, piano solo, “Minuet” ( gren). Miss Nancy Martin; soiW . Leggiera” (Meyerbeer), Mrs. ~nc r song, “Like Stars Above” ( Geoffrey Colledge; song, Aae c (3 ; (Beethoven). Mr. lan Burry; son f“' (b , “Ships That Pass” ( Stephenson' • “Joy of a Rose" f Tar box). Miss ROT Chellburg ; song, “Rest Thee, Mj (Brahms) ; Miss Nancy * non: piano solo, “Andante Capriccioso” ( Mendelssohn). Msie Brooks; “Town and , (Haydn Wood), Mrs. Halsey “Death of Joan of Arc” Dorothy Youd; piano solo, y*: Prince” (Frank Bridge), V* 188 Foref Johnston; song. “Thro’ . goc# (Weber). -Mr. Roger Erringtoa ■_. < ’mat’s in the Air To-da> > go®. Eden), Miss Zoe - ! pate- “ Whither” (Schubert). Mr. ®’ nc , luor jct piano solo, Two Preludes Besly), Mr. Barry Coney. „inK“Mr. Coney provided the accent r in his usual artistic manner, of floral tributes were handed up. “Adam’s Apple,” the British national picture, starring . on known comedian. Monty Banks. of the most amusing comedies J in England- Among wbicS laughter-raising situations, the wr strikes the spectator as. °* l j£noon niest is the idea of a hon - le . 'Thin Europe by an American hectic rush round Pans in of » humorous situations on . .seeing London house, and the si» " Dse London during one of its oli :* has made this comedy one standing of the year.