Word: freichuetz
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...overture to the Freichuetz was given with great warmth and vigor, notwithstanding slight uncertainness in the horns. The most interesting number on the programme was Mr. Kneisel's solo. The piece is a difficult one and requires enormous technique as well as sureness on the part of the player in order to be enjoyed. Mr. Kneisel possesses both these requisites. His playing of the chromatic runs, double stops, and artificial harmonics was perfection itself. A member of his delicate and chromatic runs, however, were lost to the auditor, being drowned by the din of the orchestra. The soloist richly deserved...
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