ENTERTAINMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 22 July 1915, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENTS.

TUB I'll KU'N IA \'.S K V RE'Ti'AL. Though New Plyinouh residents an not. remarkable fur their love of mu>i< in its highest forms, it mnv be takei for prantod that had the weather beei more propitious last nigllt. tile attend Mice at the Theatre Royal to hear tin famous Cheniiavsky trio would liavt ■been lnticli greater than it was. AVlni' tlie audience lacked in yumerica strength was more than compensated fo by the eutluiskism exhibited tliroughoui tlie concert, and the clover musician who gave such delight to thon* presen were made to feel that their efforts woi\ fully appreciated and that the feast o music which they provided Mas a; charming as it is rare. There is U music-loving people an irresistible at traction in cll,i::;L'ei' music, especial! > wheii rendered by; such experts as thi Cherniavskv trio, who are past master! of their respective instruments—violin 'cello, and piano. Last night's perform ance was a rare treat, and each of tin accomplished artists received a fid measure of applause, nor would the audi cnee lie denied encores from all three The programme was excellently cboser with a view to display the marvellous perfection of technique, the wonderful tone-producing powers, and the brilliant execution of each of the players. Moreover they are all exceedingly clever in producing extraordinary effects, and though at times their music lacks soulfulness, its purity and sympathetic treatment marks the executants as accomplished artists. From the opening trio (Tschaikowsky) to the final rendering of the National Anthems of the Allies the audience were charmed and thrilled by the performers. The brilliance of Leo 011 the violin, the wonderful tone-producing power of Mischel 011 the 'cello, and the marvellous executive skill of Jan on the piano, left most of the audience in doubt as to which of the artists found most favor in their ears, but probably the greater number inclined to the player of the 'cello. Kverv item had its special attraction, and the fact that those present were so insistent on encores proved that they thoroughly enjoyed the best music of the day. V isits from such finished musicians as the Cherniavskys to New Plymouth are all too rare, and it is gratifying to see that when such a. treat as was given last night does come this way it is estimated at its proper value by those ■whose culture in classical music ena.bles them to revel in the renditions of such masters of the art as the Cherniavsfcys.