Festival for the Benefit the Women’s Infirmary in Washington Heights
Event Information
Venue(s):
Dodworth's Hall
Event Type:
Chamber (includes Solo)
Performance Forces:
Instrumental
Record Information
Status:
Published
Last Updated:
30 June 2012
Performance Date(s) and Time(s)
14 Jun 1865, Evening15 Jun 1865, Evening
16 Jun 1865, Evening
Program Details
Two amateur pianists performed on a Steinway.
Citations
1)
“‘Strawberries and cream’ were, of course, the main feature of the festival, but to some the beauty, music and flowers, which were present in abundance, form far greater attraction than even that delicious fruit. . . . [T]wo amateur performers of no mean ability discoursed sweet music on one of Steinway’s pianofortes.”