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Salient: An organ of student opinion at Victoria University, Wellington. Vol. 23, No. 3. Monday, April 11, 1960

First Subscription Concerts

First Subscription Concerts

The red series opened spsctcreularly with the robust overture "Benuvento Cellini" by Berlioz. It was followed by Beethoven's pleasantly serene Fourth Symphony. Not everybody's idea of Beethoven, but portraying the genial, human side of his charctcter.

Again in complete contrast was Ravel's exquisite Piano Concerto in G. Jazzy rhythms, glittering effects and fluid melody were the ingredients of a satisfactorily performed work. But a little more thoughtful teamwork, particularly from soloist David Galbraith would have been appreciated.

The Blue Series

The National Orchestra opened the blue series with Douglas Luburn's significant overture "Aotearoa." A pleasant surprise.

Two comments. John Hopkins conducted Haydn's seldom heard "Drum Roll" symphony with noticeable authority. Judith McDonald and Shirley Power, in playing the Poulenc Double Piano Concerto lacked variety of tone.