Click on the image to open in a larger format 2 September 1952Dillingham Hall, HonoluluCouperin: Pieces en ConcertBeethoven: 32 Variations for PianoDebussy: Sonata for Cello & PianoBoccherini: Adagio & AllegroBrahms: Sonata in E minorHonolulu Advertiser, 4 September“The two artists were markedly free from mannerisms, leaving a pleasing personal impression as well as recollections of superb artistry (…)”6 September 1952Town Hall, AucklandValentini: Sonata in E majorBach: Partita no. 3 in A minorBrahms: Sonata in E minor, op. 38Kodály: Sonata, op. 4Beethoven: Sonata in A major, op. 69Auckland Star, 8 September“(…) an ideal partnership, subtle and unselfish towards each other’s playing, very much in musicianship and a pleasure to watch.”10 September 1952Civic Theatre, ChristchurchBach: Sonata in D majorBeethoven: 32 Variations for PianoDebussy: Sonata for Cello & PianoCouperin: Pieces en ConcertBrahms: Sonata in F major, op. 99Christchurch Star-Sun, 11 September“The art of Yaltah Menuhin and Gabor Rejto has magic qualities that transfigure the notational signs of music into a sequence of beautiful sounds.”13 September 1952Burns Hall, OtagoMartinu: Sonata no. 2Schumann: CarnavalBach: Suite no. 3 in C majorSchubert: Arpeggione SonataEvening Star, 15 September“(…) technical aspects were formidable, but were mastered with serenity (…) collaboration with Rejto was most felicitous and showed a high degree of technical and musical ability.”16 September 1952Wellington Town HallBoccherini: Adagio & AllegroRavel: SonatineBach: Suite no. 3 in C majorKodály: Sonata, op. 4Evening Post, 17 September“Chamber music in the best tradition, played with superb technique and admirable control (…) Wellington has not heard better.”18 September 1952Wanganui Opera HouseBach: Sonata in D majorBeethoven: 32 Variations for PianoDebussy: Sonata for Cello & PianoCouperin: Pieces en ConcertBrahms: Sonata in F major, op. 99Wanganui Herald, 19 September“(…) the ideal chamber music partnership, with pianist and cellist showing a subtle and unselfish regard for each other’s playing.”20 September 1952School of Music, NelsonBoccherini: Adagio & AllegroRavel: SonatineBach: Suite no. 3 in C majorKodály: Sonata, op. 4Bach: Sonata in D majorNelson Gazette, 22 September“(…) the artists did not attempt to shine and as a result their performances were all the more impressive in real merit.”22 September 1952Marlborough College, BlenheimValentini: Sonata in E majorBach: Partita no. 3 in A minorBrahms: Sonata in E minor, op. 38Kodály: Sonata, op. 4Beethoven: Sonata in A major, op. 69Blenheim News, 22 September“(…) immaculate technique and superb artistry of noted recitalists delighted the very large Assembly Hall audience.”27 September 1952Hamilton Technical School HallBoccherini: Adagio & AllegroBoccherini: Sonata for Cello & PianoFalla: Ritual Fire DanceChopin: Prelude in A minorBach: Adagio for Cello & PianoGranados: IntermezzoWeber: RondoBeethoven: Sonata in F major, op. 9929 September 1952Town Hall, AucklandMartinu: Sonata no. 2Schumann: Carnaval, op. 9Bach: Suite no. 3 in C majorSchubert: Arpeggione SonataNew Zealand Herald, 30 September“The duo perfection of Yaltah Menuhin and Gabor Rejto is unforgettable, as is the cellist’s unaccompanied Bach, and the pianist’s sweet, delicate warmth.”1 October 1952Town Hall, WellingtonBach: Sonata in D majorBeethoven: 32 Variations for PianoDebussy: Sonata for Cello & PianoCouperin: Pieces en ConcertBrahms: Sonata in F major, op. 99The Dominion, 1 October“(…) a sound performance on the part of both artists, earning for them vociferous acclaim (…) one has to search back in the memory to recall another such phenomenon in this city.”2 October 1952Civic Theatre, ChristchurchValentini: Sonata in E majorBach: Partita no. 3 in A minorBrahms: Sonata in E minor, op. 38Kodály: Sonata, op. 4Beethoven: Sonata in A major, op. 69The Press, 3 October“(…) played flawlessly, with a perfection of ensemble. In style, tonal variation, rhythmic elasticity, grading of expression, nuance and the inner spirit of interpretation, they were as one”