The Davies-McLean concert.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 2809, 28 January 1888, Page 2

The Davies-McLean concert.

The Davies-MoLean concert at the Theatre Royal last night cannot he called other than an unqualified success. "Were it only to hear Mr Wynn McLean, who is a violinist of rare ability, perform, the visitor would be well repaid for his attendance, and when added to this there is an undeniable musical treat in the singing of Mrs Davies, who possesses a rich sweet and powerful voice of considerable compass, she last night taking the upper B with ease, the alienee who would not be more than J»fied must indeed be hard to please. Herr Mosch also contributed to the very pleasing programmo some well played solos on the pianoforte. T|e advertised programme w,as adhered to, but of CQiirsfQ it was added, to as. w§ll, ig

audience being imperative in the r recalls both of Mr McLean ami Mrs Davies. Of Mr McLean's playing ive may say that he at once impressed us as being a violinist of remarkable merit. He seemed to be a consumate ( jnaster of an instrument which in tho sfynds of anyone but a true artist perhaps loses more by lack of power and want of precision than any other. Mr McLean plays with a singular purity, sweetness, and expression, and altogether dispenses with mere displays of technical facility. In the beautiful" Reverie," by Vieuxtempo, lie was heard to especial advantage, and also in the popular and familiar "Meditation," by Gounod. The obligatos to Mrs Davies' songs, " Angels Serenade" and particularly the " Sancta Maria" were finished examples of how much a song can be graced by one who is able to throw natural power and feeling into the music. His harmonies were good, and where double stopping was introduced, more particularly in the Mazurkas by Wieniawski; it was executed with admirable effect, and with an ease that told of perfect control of the instrument. Mr McLean does not indulge in the furious . onslaughts and extravagances that are . noticeable in so many gifted violinists, but he plays in a manner which fakes the music felt and appeal to e. He possesses the utmost taste in delicacy of expression, and where it is necessary, plays with a contrasted crispness that make him rank high as an expositor of high-class music. His . low notes were especially noticeable, and on his admirable instrument had all the sweet sonority of a viola. Mrs Davies as encores sang" Home Sweet Home," " No Sir!" and " Coram' through the Rye," and the audience were most emphatic in their demonstrations of approval. The two lighter songs No Sir, and Comin through the Rye were rendered with an archness of expression that quite brought down the house. The company again perform to-night, and we hope to see a full house greet what will be a most enjoyable concert. An entirely different programme has beeii arrauged.

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