Word: gusto
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...life which Vassar and Smith and the other colleges for women offer cannot be found at present at the Annex. Nevertheless, it is often dangerous for social welfare to form too many clubs at the same time. The enthusiasm of the moment which takes up an idea with great gusto can often carry it to an excess and fail to develop into honest interest. A few clubs which can be kept up by earnest and lasting interest are better than many clubs which, formed by hasty enthusiasm, in the end fall to pieces...
...soloist of the evening was Mr. Mr. Franz Kneisel. The audience showed its high expectation by a warm reception, and Mr. Kneisel surpassed all expectations. The movement from Brahms' concerto, which an inferior violinist would have handled with much show and gusto, Mr. Kneisel played with charming simplicity and grace. The extremely difficult cadenza was played with an ease almost wonderful. The concerto itself was a trifle too much like Brahms, lacking considerably in melody...