Word: schumann
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Traumerei. Schumann...
...Overture, "Manfred." Schumann...
...Symphonie Fantastique," Berliz; entr' act, from "Gwendoline," Chabrier; ballet music from "Feramons," Rubenstein; overture, "Manfred," Schumann...
...Schumann's first Symphony was appropriately chosen, for it is called the "Spring Symyhony," his own title, because the idea is supposed to be counected with Spring. This Symphony was written when Schumann was not thoroughly acquainted with the orchestra, and the joke of his writing too low notes for the horns and trumpets, ignorant of the fact that they could not be played, is well known. The finale is very masterly and impressive, with solemn trombone passages and well worked out. The Symphony was played with excellent spirit and expression...
...fifth of the Symphony Concerts was given last night in Sanders Theatre. The programme was a varied one, including works for the Orchestra by Mendelssohn and Schumann. and for the piano by Weber and Chopin. Miss Minnie Wetzler, the soloist of the evening, who came here unknown to many of the audience, made a very favorable impression both by her technical skill and by her intelligent interpretation of Chopin. It may be interesting, by the way, to the Cambridge people to know something of Miss Wetzler She is but eighteen years old and has studied for seven years with Clara...