BLACK-PREMYSLAV CONCERT.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXX, Issue 8469, 22 June 1907, Page 6

BLACK-PREMYSLAV CONCERT.

Says the New Zealand Times:— Few people in this city are aware that M. Premyslav, the Polish violinist, is one of the most brilliant performers the world knows. It has often been said of him that he rivals Kubelik; more than one authority stated that he is Kubelik's superior. Born at Warsaw he commenced the study of the violin at four years of age, and five years later he was giving recitals in Warsaw, Berlin, and other European centres. He studied under the great Joachim, who has stated that Premyslav was his most brilliant pupil. Though quite a young man, M. Premyslav has done wonders. He has toured the United States four times, has been through the East, and from there he dropped down to Sydney, quite unannounced. In 1894 he appeared at the Crystal Palace under August Manns, and has played concertos with the celebrated Richter Orchestra in Manchester. Speaking to a Times reporter, he dilated on Hungarian music, which he says is the most beautiful, most passionate music in the world. Mr Andrew Black, as a baritone vocalist, has no superior in the world, and he is now at his very best. Miss Buckman has charmed the Southern audiences, and, with a brilliant pianist in Miss Beattie, a rich musical treat is assured." The company will give a concert in the Masterton Town Hall on Tuesday evening next.