THE EXHIBITION ORCHESTRA.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 59, 6 May 1907, Page 2

THE EXHIBITION ORCHESTRA.

fauewell concept. Tiro appearance of tin? Exhibition Orchestra in Now Plymouth is ait exceptional event in 1 lie history of music in this city. I'acU member was selected for particular excellence in one direction or another, nnd the result of playing together for the past six mouths has brought about an instrumental amalgamation such as has never before been heard iu the colony. Those who have heard the orchestra are enthusiastic, and and to say that. Tuesday's concert will bo a musical treat is but a commonplace way o! describing what will in reality be a festival of orchestral music. Citizens of Now Plymouth will, we are sure. be. eager to hear what has been a source of unbounded enjoyment to many thousands of visitors who attended (lie Exhibition, and what a prominent Australian musician described as 'A wealth of glorious harmonies." The orchestra is conducted by Mr. Alfred liill, who is also known throughout. Now Zealand as an exceptionally gifted composer. In the training of the Inhibition Afr. liill has shown that as a conductor he holds a very high position. The, leader is Air. George Weston, the eminent. .Melbourne violinist, who led Cowan's ofche.-i----ira at the great Melbourne Exhibition. Mr. "Weston's due playing will be heard to full advantage in the solo, "The Deluge,'' in which he will be accompanied by the orchestra. The vocalist for the evening will be Mr. John Prouso, New Zealand's baritone. One of Mr. Pronse's items will he "Why do the Nations." from Handel's Messiah, and this item, with orchestral accompaniment, should prove to be exceptionally fine.

The box plan is now open at the Dresden. and attention is'drawn to the fact that the concert commences at a quarter to eight.

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