Eusebio Delgado Soir�e Musicale

“Señor Delgado, a celebrated Mexican violinist, of the Vieuxtemps and Weniawski order, will make his début in New York next week.”

“A most agreeable concert was given on Saturday evening at the Knabe Music Hall, No. 112 Fifth avenue, which was crowded by a very fashionable audience. Ten pieces of vocal and instrumental music made up an attractive bill, and, as almost everything was encored, the entertainment assumed unusual proportions. The performance of Señor Don Eusebio Delgado, a colored violinist, from Mexico, was its most conspicuous incident. It is a pity that Señor Delgado is deficient in repose of manner, although, as contemplation of the musician is not essential to the enjoyment of his art, we cannot say our pleasure was greatly lessened by his unquiet deportment. Señor Delgado is not a faultless executant, but he has a good tone, a thorough control of the keyboard [sic], and a mastery of the trying and always effective trick-work necessary to the rendering of Paganini’s ‘Carnaval’ and kindred compositions. The Mexican artist played neatly a fantasia, by Alard, on motives from ‘Il Trovatore;’ Viexutemps’ ‘Ballad and Polonaise;’ and Ernst’s ‘Elégie;’ he elicited, however, enthusiastic applause by his delivery of the ‘Carnaval,’ the difficulties of which he overcame with much ease. Mr. J. N. Pattison, the pianist of the night, performed brilliantly his own ‘Polka de Concert’ and Prudent’s ‘Fire Fly’ on a Knabe grand which responded admirably to his varied touch. Singing by Mr. Ruben and Miss Andrews filled out the programme.”

Brief. “Señor Delgado, the Mexican violinist, played in concert the other evening with such success that he will soon appear at Steinway Hall.”

“Senor Delgado, the Mexican violinist who gave a semi-private concert at Knabe’s music room last week, is certainly a most brilliant and accomplished performer. He plays much in the style of Vieuxtemps. He will be heard soon, it is stated, at Steinway Hall.”