Considering the reputation that Professor Werboff, coming here from Siberi entirely unknown, has achieved in Shanghai, and the fascination of his playing, it v surprising that the Lyceum' wa crowded on Tuesday evening, audience was fully large enough and music-loving enough to welcome the Pro with enthusiastic applause, which w: peated at the close of every number. the opening number, a Trio by Mendelsso the Professor was a (piano) and Com Andante has been heard before hai, but the very dificult Sch here for the first ye Its diflicultios were completely. surmounted in the able hands by which it was executed, It is unnecessary to dwell on Mrs. Korff's playing, she showed herself again the brilliant and reliable artist that she is recognised as being. The only drawback to this performance was the want of tone of Commander Vela's instrument, which was hardly good enough for the occasion or the player. The Professor surpassed himself in Chopin's Nocturne, but he was not so much at home as Professor Merch in the Tarantelle by Popper which closed the first part. The Concerto by Servais which opened the second part was the most serious solo of the evening, and in this the Professor was this best. The little Romance by Glinka was most characteristic and most characteristically played; it quite carried away the audience. The Gnal selection from Schubert, Impatience, was well worsh staying for, the Professor yiviny it with great spirit, appreciation, and humour. Te was impossible for the least devoted admirer of the violoncello not to regret that this was Mr. Werboffs last appearance for the present in Shanghai.
'There was one other instrumental number, a Paraphruse de Concert by Liszt of the' famous quartet in Verdi's Rigoletto, Aquarius.
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