MUNICIPAL MUSIC

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1005, 23 June 1930, Page 14

MUNICIPAL MUSIC

BAND, ORGAN, AND CHOIR WEEK-END PROGRAMMES Pleasing variety was contained in the programme presented by the Municipal Choir at the Town Hall on Saturday evening. Under the direction of Mr. Maughan Barnett, the city organist, the choir opened nicely with Byrd’s “I Thought That Love,” followed by “In These Delightful, Pleasant Groves,” by Purcell. Both were well sung. Fine tonal effects were achieved in Gounod’s “Come Unto Him,” which was well- handled. For contrast the choir followed with Balfour Gardiner’s arrangement of “Sir Eglamare.’ and the Scottish cradle song. “O Con Ye Sew Cushions.’* arranged by Granville Ban took. The choir’s final number “Here's Health Unto His Majesty,” sung with fine verve and spirit. Pianoforte solos by Mr. Cyril Tousey were very well received. RafTs ‘‘Komanco and Minuet” and Chopin's “Nocturne in C Minor” were artistic contributions, and the encore numbers, “Humoresque,” by Mr. Maughan Barnett, and a number by McDowell were also popular. Miss Sarah Stacpoole sang very pleasingly “Ships That Pass in th Night” and “Morning” by Oley Speak, and an encore number. “The Fairy’s Lullaby.” Organ solos by Mr. Maughan Barnett were also warmly appreciated, particularly the the popular “Toccata.” of Boellmann’s and Bendel’s “Wild Rose.” Mr. Leo AVhitaker played the accompaniments with his usual artistry. BAND PROGRAMMES With band programmes at the Zoological Park in the afternoon, and at the Town Hall in the evening, and an organ recital in the Town Hall in the afternoon, there was a full programme of municipal music yesterday. At Zoological Park the programme included Wagner’s “Tan a ha user” march, the overture from Flotow’s “Martha,” the “Anvil Chorus” from “II Trovatore,” and a selection from “I Pag’iacci,” by Leoncavallo. Other items were “The Voice That Breathed O’er Eden,” “Reminiscences of Verdi," a selection from “The Desert Song,” the Russian dance, “Gopak.” and Edward German's hymn, “Through the Night of Doubt and Sorrow.” Mi F. Bowes played “Come Per Me Sereno.” by Bellini. In the evening the band played ai the Town Hall. The programme included the overture from “Don Giovanni,” Mendelssohn’s “Wedding March,” two movements of Beethoven’s No. 1 Sonata in C Major, and the selection, “Reminiscences c-f Wagner.” Mr. F. Bowes and Mr. J. Purchase played “Echoes of Castiile” as a cornet and euphonium duet, while Mr. H. C. McLennan played the flute solo, "Happy Be Thy Dreams.” ORGAN RECITAL Mr. Maughan Barnett's recital in the afternoon attracted a fair attendance. The city organist played an enjoyable and varied programme, the items including Lemare’s “Lullaby,” “March from Henry Vlir.,’* by Sullivan. Meale's “Scherzo,” two pieces by Bach, Mendelssohn's “Duetto,” and “Spinning Song.” and the “Pastorale. Andante and Finale,” by Widor.