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Saint Saen's septet for trumpet, strings and piano, formed the piece de resistance, a work which in spite of obvious defects has a strange attraction considering the archaic and persistently impersonal character of its musical sentiment. It is, however, well worth hearing, if only to mark the enormous advance in chamber music achieved by modern French composers. The performance was exceptionally good as to ensemble, especial distinction is due Mr. Anderson for his trumpet playing, and to Mr. Clifton for his sensitive and well-balanced reading of the piano part...
...Saint-Saens -- Septet for Solo Trumpet, String Quintet, and Pianoforte...
Programme: Schubert, Octet in F. major, for strings and wind; Beethoven, Andante with variations, from string quartette in A major, op. 18; Beethoven, septet in E flat, op. 20, for strings and wind...
Mozart, quintette for piano, oboe, clarinet, horn and bassoon, E flat, op. 108 (Kochel 452).- Beethoven, Sonata Appassionata for piano, F minor, op. 57.- Hammel, Septet for piano, flute, oboe, horn, viola, violoncello, and contrabass, D minor...