ALIDA LOMAN.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 61, 28 November 1907, Page 5

ALIDA LOMAN.

A MUSICAL TREAT. Last eight Madame Alida Loman who has delighted all who liaye heard her, and who cannot be denied a fore, most place among the leading sopranos of the world, gave her initial recita* in the Theatro Royal. There was a fair and highly appreciative audience, which demonstrated its delight in unniistakcablc manner, Madame Loman's singing is of very fine order, her intonation being sweetly true and her expiession being that of a finished artist- The infinite variety of this consummate artist is a ch&rni in itself. Perhaps the most warmly appreciated items was "Lo, hear the gentle Lark " a test piece for sopranos and included in the repertoire of all the best concert singers. Her sing, ing of this ''aria d'alilita" was superb. lij special request Madame Lon an will repeat this number to-nii>ht, as well as

" "lVas April." Jferr Benno Scherek, a pianist with a fine reputation;-pl<ijed the accompaniments in a manner that showed great artistic judgment His recital last night included, Handel's "Chaconnc," and the aidicncc would gladly have had more. Mr George f'oore, a flautist of n:> common ability, played with Herr Benno Scherek Grieg's "Allegretto and Finale," aud as solos "Laßabillard" (Terschak), 'The Swan" (Saint Saens) and Chopin's "Valsc in 0," Mr Eric Anderson added variety to the programme. He nas a Uae baritone voice," which was heard to advantage in "The Devout Lover" and "All Souls' Day."

TO-NIGHT. These artists give a second recital tonight, aud, with the exception of the requested repetition, there will be a complete change of programme submitted. A bumper house should greet them.