Organ Recital.

Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3211, 4 June 1879, Page 2

Organ Recital.

1 r The Choir of St. George's Church gave 1 an organ recital last night, which was well attended, in this respect much better than previous performances of a similar character. The programme commenced with a Voluntary, " A March by Gounod," performed by Mr Trewheela in very good style. The anthem " The Lord is, King " followed, in which Miss Belcher and Miss Probert, with Messrs Coney and Airey, took parts. The singing of the ladies was j very pleasing, and the genUemen fulfilled their parts with credit. The quartette " God is a spirit", by Mrs Mackay and Miss Day, Mr Stewart and Mr Brown was very well rendered, showing , that attention „ and - care had been given to its- study. , Mr, Airey undertook,a difficult'solo by Mozart— " Lord Vouchsafe," and was not so successful, as we have heard him in many -other pieces of sacred music. On the contrary, Miss Lush in her solo "I will sing," was particularly so, giving the words distinctly, and the music correctly and sweetly. The recitative r and trio,; " Lift Thine Eyes," was riot as well ren-' dered as we might have expected from,! the sladies: an^gentlemencjnjwhose hands! it was left; there seemed a want of harmony, and a blending of the voices that is] so necessary in making high-class music thoroughly appreciated.'!-] The same faultj was not noticeable in the next solo and! Chorus.: 1' Neareritoy! God;^ in>whM!Missi Coney took the principal part»-and with? infinite credit. The second verse, especially, was given with spirit, the slight' nervousness which a young singer cannot' at first overcome not being so apparent. This lady's voice is of a good compass,' and with more practice, is capable. of rendering difficult music. The.chorus was well given, and altogether the piece was one 'of the most pleasing of' the evening. The Voluntary Jby Mr Trewheelawhich followed was much enjoyed, and showed the ability of the performer, and the resources of the instrument under his hands. AH the music given by Mr Trewheela was superior, but this Aria we liked the best. Miss Probert possesses a sweet, well cultivated voice, and gave her solo, " Woe unto them, 1' lin a very pleasing, style. " Call to Bci* membrance," by Mendelssohn, was given by Miss Murrish even better than we I heard her on a former occasion, and was thought by some present to Jbe one of the best rendered pieces in the programme! Mr Stewart' deserves 'mention for his solo! "Be thou faithful,'" which he sang as correctly as any piece during the perfbr-i mance.,,, ..The..programme w.as brought to a conclusion! by a voluntary on the organ by..Mr Trewheela.r;^ AUogether th^.recital 'was a success, reflecting creditupbnntjie: • singers, Mr Trewheela, and the vestry tof; St. George's Church; ? ■■'-■>■'- i ? r |