ORCHESTRAL CONCERTS.

'"George Wright," North Unley, is perusing the list of numbers to be performed by Heinicke’s Orchestra, was struck by the fact that English composers were conspicuous by their absence. He says: "The promoters surely will not deprive us of the opportunity of hearing the works of Handel, German, Sullivan, Landon Ronald, Ambroise, Thomas, Holbrooke, Jackson, Balfe, and a host of others, whose works are loved wherever the English tongue is spoken. The predominance of Wagnerian compositions will surely not be so noticeable in the performances as they are on the programme. The lighter numbers of the French, Russian, and Vienese schools undoubtedly appeal more to the average individual than the ponderous sonorous roarings of Wagner. The fact that it has been left to private enterprise to provide Adelaide with, an orchestra is surely no credit to the municipality, and it is to be hoped that success will attend the efforts of those who seek to give us, for a very small outlay, interpretations of the higher standard of' orchestral music. One feels bound, however, to suggest that the programme be not -too advanced in its composition at the inauguration of the concerts as undoubtedly the greater proportion of the public will want educating up to the standard of music Herr Heinicke moves in. Other readers may have suggestions to make, but let me suggest that as the season progresses the public be allowed to choose the numbers for one evening by being invited to send in their favorite programme of eight or nine numbers to the secretary, and the works with the most numerous votes be performed. The idea has been tried with great success in England and proves an index to the management as to the class of audience they perform to. The following, while not embodying my ideal programme, docs not, I believe, include any numbers down for performance on the prospectus:-Overture, Light Cavalry,' Suppe: Bacarolle from Comte des Hoffman, Offenbach; Three dances from Henry VIII, German; operatic selection, I Pagliacci, Leoncavallo; overture, 'Maritana,' Balfe; valse, ‘Passing of Salome,’ Joyce; Symphony pathétique, Beethoven; Dance from "La Boheme.' Puccini; Bridal March, Lohengrin. I wish the orchestra the full houses it deserves."

The Advertiser 29/4/1913