Word: fantansia
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Dates: during 1884-1884
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...material, and this fault it is attempted to conceal by skilful changes of rhythm. The whole tone of the work is not much higher than that of the following ballet music, and considerably lower than much ballet music of other writers. Mr. Louis Schmidt, Jr., played a "Fantansia Appassionata" for violin by Neutemps with a remarkable execution. It is of a class of compositions which have passed their day of great popularity, and while they are extremely well adapted to display the capabilities of the violin, are almost entirely devoid of real feeling...
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