Word: pianos
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...orchestral members of the Pierian and the glees of the club showed careful training on the part of the leaders. In respect of shading and delicacy both organizations show much improvement since the fall concert. A welcome member was the Larghetto, by Prof. Paine, written as a trio for piano and strings. It is as pleasing as a concert piece as it is remarkable as a composition. We hope that the Pierian will not fail to continue in this branch of music for which they seem to possess most talent. Mr. Lilienthal was warmly greeted and encored...
...subject of music is neglected. It is somewhat singular that the talent at hand does not volunteer lectures or recitals of music. A large number of students able to appreciate good music have but few chances to hear it during the college term, and one or two organ or piano recitals would be greatly appreciated by them. Moreover, many works of the old composers, especially Bach and Handel, are never heard nowadays, for the poor reason that they are of too slight account to bring before the modern audience, who, satiated with the music of the future, and "that thing...
...society houses or lodges are tasteful and convenient in design, rich in interior furnishings, forming essentially a home for the society members. Here the leisure hours of every day are passed; the piano and organ stand invitingly open; the convenient sleepy-hollow lures one to recline at ease while he reads a novel from the well-filled book-case close at hand. Here the evenings are whiled away in pleasant chat on college matters or in a beguiling game of whist; and here at various times the students, a choice number, with a few invited guests, devote the evening...
Prof. Paine gives a piano-forte recital in Boylston Hall this evening...
...piano-forte recital by Prof. Paine in Boylston Hall will undoubtedly attract a large audience. The only objection to these concerts in past years has been the small hall in which they were held. The hall in Boylston was always crowded to its utmost, and probably will be so tonight. As the hall is a very close and uncomfortable one, we see no reason why a larger one should not be used. Such pleasant concerts as these have always been should certainly be given in a better place...