A New Zealand Singer.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVI, Issue 207, 5 September 1904, Page 4

A New Zealand Singer.

MR JOHN PROUSE. "The Gentleman's Journal" gives an excellent full-page photograph of Mi* John Prouse, and says :—Among the ranks of colonial vocalists, Mr John Prouse holds a foremost posiA native of New Zealand, his voice is a baritone, liich in quality and colour. Hi a studies have been made with Mr Santley in the old legitimate school, with thoroughness as the groundwork. His register is extensive, the bass music of the

"Creation" lying as well within his range as the high tones of the Prophet in "Elijah." Mr Prouse is, first of all, an accomplished exponent of oratorio ; yet he renders with singular vividness and effect the "Lieder" of Schubert an'd Schumann, and the songs and ballads of tl.e homelier kind. I-lis position on the concert platform ill Australasia was above dispute ; lie was the baritone of the hour. Wherever musical festivals were given, or oratorio performances by the societies t o ok place, his name was sure to be found as one of the principals. Enjoying thus the admiration and esteem of his countrymen, Mr Prouse now seeks fame abroad, an'di with the inducement of a profitable contract in hand, he has come to England to take his place among the resident singers. A good artist is always welcome, and we therefore hope to be able in due course to record his successes (beyond the immensely popular appearances he has made at St. James' and Queen's Hall since his arrival here several months ago.