Word: schumann
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...programme was an excellent one being bright and taking, and of interest throughout. The orchestral pieces, a Persian "Schah-Wache," an arrangement for strings of Schumann's very well worn "Traeumerei," and a Slavonic Dance by Drorak, were well played; the latter especially evinced careful preparation, and a considerable degree of finish, and was warmly received by the audience. The Glee Club did some excellent work in its part songs; Hatton's "Letter" was sung with spirit, and a burlesque "Credo" by A. W. Thayer proved very funny. Several new and taking college songs at once found a response...
Overture Scherzo and Finale, Schumann...
...charming method was evidently very acceptable to the audience. In the well known Largo, by Handel, Herr Gericke introduced an innovation in causing all the first violins to stand in a row at the front of the platform. The result seems to be a gain in fullness and sonority. Schumann's ever charming Overture Scherzo and Finale was a fitting close to this solid and, on the whole, enjoyable concert. Herr Gericke fully sustained the favorable impression he produced on the occasion of the first concert. He still pursues his policy of giving novelties-the symphonies of both concerts being...
...selections in Prof. Paine's recital last evening were taken chiefly from Bach, Beethoven, Schumann and Chopin. The first two, Prelude in E minor and Fugue in E major, by Bach, were followed by one of Beethoven's masterpieces, a passionate sonata (Op. 57). After playing two selections from Schuman (Op. 28 and Op. 17). Prof. Paine said he would venture to play two compositions of his own. The first was a delightful fugue on "Over the Fence is Out," which was received by such prolonged applause as to demand a repitition. The second, a romance, followed by three selections...
...Piano Solo. b "Aufschwung." Schumann Mr. C. Dunham...