Thomas Sunday Concert: 4th

“The fourth Sunday concert last evening was, so far, the best of the series.  It opened with the well-known “Preludes” by LISZT, and terminated with the “Schiller March” by MEYERBEER. Between these extremes were sandwiched solos by Mme. GAZZANIGA, Mlle. RONCONI, and Herr VON INTEN.  Both ladies were in excellent voice, and contributed largely to the enjoyment of the evening. Herr F. VON INTEN played the well-known “Faschingschwank in Wien”—a work overdone and incoherent, so far as intent is concerned, but melodious and delightful in its inception and treatment. Every German pianist who comes to this country plays the “Faschingschwank.” The eccentricity of its form is probably a relief to the performer—covering many inequalities in technique. Mr. VON INTEN exhibited more power than we gave him credit for possessing, but he did not hesitate to press into the service many false notes, particularly in the last movement.  Apart from slips of fingers and wrist, he gave an intelligent and interesting rendering of SCHUMANN’S charming sketches.”

“Mme. Gazzaniga sings marvelously well, and although her voice is nearly gone, her manner of using it is most artistic and therefore enjoyable.”