Leeds Mercury , 11th April, 1902

York Symphony Orchestra, gave a concert in the Festival Concert Rooms last night, but the audience was in no way commensurate with the merits of the performance. Mr. T. Tertius Noble conducted, and under his able command the orchestra gave a splendid interpretation of Sullivan's "Masque" music, and Grieg's "Peer Gynt" suite, the exquisite numbers of the last suite being greatly enjoyed.
Herr Padel played Weber's "Konzertstück," manifesting his perfect mastery of the piano, the orchestra playing the accompaniment with delightful effect.
Mr. P. V. Sharman was the solo violinist, displaying wonderful tone production and technique in a concerto by Max Bruch.
York Minster Choir sang several part-songs, one being composed by Mr. Noble, which is full of the richest harmony. The singers acquitted themselves admirably.

Yorkshire Herald , 11th April, 1902

Symphony concerts are evidently caviare to the general public of York. This is the only conclusion which one can draw from the empty seats which are always to be seen at the Festival Concert Rooms, when one of these delightful musical gatherings takes place. Last night was no exception to the rule. a more varied and attractive programme could not have been arranged, and the performers were fully equal to the demands made upon them, yet their merits and the attractions of the concert only drew together a comparatively meagre audience. Mr. T. Tertius Noble is the conductor of the orchestra, and it would be impossible to find a musician who could more successfully fill this important position. He has his forces under perfect command, and not a single section is allowed to break away and gallop over the field in unbridled freedom. The players have thorough confidence in the man who controls them, and the result is a performance which is gratifying to a degree to all concerned. The opening selection was Sullivan's "Masque Music," which contains some of the master's most beautiful conceits. It was delightfully rendered by the orchestra. They were equally successful in the overture to Mendelssohn's "Hebrides" symphony, but the palm must be awarded to Grieg's "Peer Gynt Suite." The stately second movement, with muted strings by the stringed instruments, was played with consummate taste, the light and shade being beautifully observed. The dance which follows was given with such charming rhythm that one could imagine the graceful, sinuous movements of a group of coryphees as they kept time to the enchanting measure. A dramatic ending to the piece is given by the weird, wild dance in the hall of the Berkings. Herr Padel was the solo pianist, and he selected Weber's "Concert Stuck" as the piece with which to display his powers over the instrument. His interpretation of the composition was marked with wonderful executive skill, and the accompaniment by the orchestra could not have been rendered with finer effect. Mr. P.V. Sharman, as the solo violinist, played a concerto by Max Bruch. Firm bowing, perfect phrasing, and exquisite tone production characterised his performance, and the loud and continuous applause which followed was as thoroughly deserved as it was cordial and unstinted. The Minster Choir sang several part songs, including a motet, "Come O thou traveller," composed by Mr. Tertius Noble. It is noticeable for the richness of its harmony, and the choir in this, and all the other pieces, sang with the ability for which they are noted.