Word: pianos
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...Andante from Trio for Violin, Cello, Piano, - Op. 66, MENDELSSOHN...
...Greek and Shakspere readings, which have already proved so successful, will be continued, with the addition of the Iliad and the Canterbury Tales. Selections will also be read from Greek and Latin poetry and prose, and from the modern languages; and Professor Paine will continue his illustrations on the piano of the compositions of the great musicians...
...Mendellssohn Trio for violin, 'cello, and piano was rendered in a manner worthy of professional musicians. The gentlemen should have provided for an encore, as the repetition of the whole piece was rather tiresome. The march, which was the last instrumental number on the programme, showed to advantage the excellent training the society has had as to time...
...well to state that the bunch of grapes following this piece was put there by the printer for ornament, with no reference to what preceded. "The Water Lily" and "Spring's Return" were sung fairly. The crescendo and diminuendo passages were well given, but in piano the 2d bass was too loud several times. The "Chorus of Pilgrims," from Tannhauser, was given with grand effect. Considering the difficulties which lie in the middle of this piece, consisting of accidentals, naturals, and other terrors, the Club deserve great credit for their fine rendering. A charming old English ballad received an intelligent...
...cello solo and the piano duet were honored with encores. Both the vocal soloists were well received. Mr. Babcock's profound and sympathetic voice raised a furor, which, some one said, reminded him of the reception of artists in Italy...