Word: canzonetta
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...other soloist of the evening was Mr. C. M. Loeffler, who played a violin concerto by Godard. His playing of the fascinating French music was thoroughly delightful, especially in the part entitled Canzonetta, where the delicate accompaniment of the orchestra and a melody for 'cello solo made a very piquant combination. The rest of the programme consisted of two movements from Cowen's Scandinavian Symphony, and Dvorak's Scherzo Cappriccioso, which were exceedingly well played. The movements by Cowen are not a very high grade of music, being descriptive and imitative in character. the last one suggesting a sleigh ride...
...following is the programme for the Kneisel Quartette concert in Sever 11 this evening: 1, W. A. Mozart Qnartette, C major (Kochel's Catalogue 465) -Adagio, Allegro; Andante Cantabile; Menuetto, Allegretto; Allegro molto. 2, (a) F. Mendelssohn, Canzonetta; (b) J. Haydn, Serenade; (c), Boccherini, Menuetto. 3, L. v. Beethoven Quartette, F major, Op. 59, No. 1-Allegro; Allegretto vivace sempre scherzando; Molto adagio e mesto; Thema Russe, allegro...
...blemishes in the execution, especially in the second and last movements which were characterized by considerable indistinctness and untunefulness. The third movement received a treatment more in accordance with its noble character. The somewhat hackneyed variations on the "Russian Hymn" were exquisitely played, as was also Mendelssohn's canzonetta, an exceedingly bright and delicate composition. In the Schubert quartet was found the best work of the evening, taking all things into consideration. The first movement, particularly, was given with admirable fire and spirit. The second and last movements may be mentioned as remarkable for the depth of feeling displayed...
...programme of the quartet concert to-night will include the quartet in F major op. 59, No. 1, Beethoven, the "Emperor" variations, Haydn, a canzonetta, Mendelssohn, and a posthumous quartet in D minor, Schubert...
...third chamber concert last night the following excellent programme was presented : A Quartette in G Minor, by Volkmann, a Canzonetta by Mendelssohn, and the Quartette in A Minor by Beethoven...