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...last concert of the season attracted an unusually large audience to Sanders Theatre last evening to listen to the following programme: Brahms, Tragic Overture; Beethoven, Aria, (Ah Perfido); Gericke, three movements from a serenade for strings; St. Saens, Introduction and Rondo Capriccizo for violin; Gounod, Aria; Masenet, Aria; Beethoven, Allegretto and Allegro from seventh symphony. The soloists were Mme. Fursch-Madi and Mr. Adamowski. Although Mme. Fursch-Madi's voice shows some signs of wear in portions of its compass, she proved herself as true an artist as ever. "Ah Perfido" was given with great dramatic power...
...privilege not often vouchsafed a Cambridge audience to hear such a soloist as Mr. Joseffy, and it is a double honor to have him here before he appears in Boston. His selection was Beethoven's fourth concerto, in G major. Of Mr. Jeseffy's technique, of his remarkable execution and the wonderful ease and clearness with which he overcomes all difficulties, it is hardly necessary to speak. His interpretation of the concerto is individual and displays the same calmness and self-control which is characteristic of his technique. Still, fire and spirit are not wanting, making the performance eminently satisfactory...
Dvorak, the talented Bohemian has evidently been a close student of Beethoven. In many places through the symphony there are passages which remind one of the great master, although the originality of the work is unquestioned. The first movement is fiery and modulatory. The prevailing tone of the second is much quieter, but it reveals a wonderful depth of earnest feeling. The scherzo is a very taking movement, an odd and pleasing effect being gained by the interruption of the rythm by syncopation. The finale is jovial in character, somewhat after the style of the finale of Beethoven's seventh...
...Beethoven, Quartet...
...which preceded the first mentioned work. The playing throughout was very good. Some slight unsteadiness, particularly in the inner parts, was observed at times, but was of rare occurence. In the Beethoven quartet, the rendering was much superior to some of the work done earlier in the series. The audience was appreciative of all but the last number, which proved rather too difficult of comprehension...