The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-09-27
The EGRY RECITAL.

The violin recital given last evening
by Paul Egry, assisted by Mr.. and Mrs.
H. M. Mott-Smith, Mrs. Annis Mon
tague Turner and Miss Castle, was a
rare musical treat. The music render
ed was all classic, and the rendering
was of quality in keeping with the
music.
An admirable feature of the printed
program was musical thesis by H. M
Mott-Smith on the two most important
numbers rendered, the Concerto In p
Minor" by Mendelssohn, and the Trio"
by Niels Gade. In this thesis Mr..
Mott-Smith discusses the compositions
critically but charmingly, pointing out
the manner in which the composition
has been worked out and developed by
the composer, and giving an index, as
1t were, by which even the untechnical-
ly equipped music lover could follow
the mind of the composer and form
some, If not detailed, Judgment of the
merit of the rendering. Too much
praise cannot be given Mr.. Mott
Smith for the care with which he pre-
pared this thesis; the appreciative but
not idolatrous spirit in which 1t is writ
ten. 1t is sincerely to be hoped that
this departure in musical programs,
where the program is made up of mus
ic worthy of 1t, will be followed in the
meal and classical side of music that
is refreshing and inspiring and must
lead to juster popular appreciation of
the work of the great masters.
But without Mr.. Mott-Smith's guide
posts to appreciation, the recital last
night must have been thoroughly en-
joyed by everyone who appreciates
music If no more critically than by in
tuitive love of music guided by cap
able, intelligent and spirited rendition.
In Mr.. Egry's hands the violin assumes
its majesty as an instrument capable
of giving musical expression to every
human sentiment. He can make it
talk or sing, command or beseech, and
always in sincerity, never in simula-
ton.
The Mendelssohn concerto was the
first number on the program, Mr..
Egry violin, Mrs. H. M. Mott-Smith
pianoforte. No praise for either would
be too great. The second number was
a violoncello solo (a) Romance, Nc
Bowel, (b) Capriccio, Goltermann, by
H. M. Mott-Smith with Mrs. Mott
Smith pianoforte. The selection was
well chosen to bring out the peculiar
ly rich, subduing qualities of Mr. Mott
Smiths favorite instrument.
Sarasate's "GaVotte ct Romance,
Mignon," is one of those delicate things
which requires a high degree of tech
nical skill to make possible, and the
rare spirit of music to make effective.
In this Miss Castle was the accom-
PIANIST and both solo and accompani-
ment were thoroughly satisfactory.
Mrs. Annis Montague Turner delight
ed her friends, which included the whole
audience, with the song I'll Sogno"
(The Dreamy Mercadante. She was ac-
companied by Mrs H. M. Mott-Smith
on the pianoforte with violin obligato
by Mr.. Egry. In response to a recall
she sang ave Maria"
Niels Gade's trio pianoforte. Mrs. II.
M. Mott-Smith, violin, Paul Egry and
violoncello, II. M. Mott-Smith was the
masterpiece of the last half of the pro-
gram.
The other numbers were violin solo,
Wieniawsky's fantastic Faust" Paul
Egry, violin, Miss Castle. pianoforte;
and Sarasates "Gipsy Dances" Paul
Egry violin, Mrs. H. M. Mott-Smith
pianoforte.