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Chats to violin students on how to study the violin, 1895
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1concert of the Musical Society of London in April, 1863, an ordeal through which I came very proudly, judging by the many favourable criticisms I have on my performance of Molique's B minor Concerto, one of the master's most difficult compositions. From this time my career has been one of hard work and kindly public appreciation. My first appearance as solo player at the Philharmonic Society was in May, 1868, when I played Molique's Concerto in A minor. In the same year I also appeared as soloist at Mann's concert at the Crystal Palace, choosing Ernst's "Otello Fantasie."
3In 1867 I played at a complimentary concert that was given to me in my native town, the proceeds being devoted to the purchase of a silver tea service with a suitable inscription that was presented to me, and the daily use of which affords me considerable gratification.
5For years I have played solos, almost nightly, at the Promenade Concerts during the season. The music played is of course, of a more popular character than is general in orchestral concerts, although usually one night a week has been called a classical night, and a better class of music has then been performed.
7In 1881 I gave a violin recital at St. James's Hall, interesting publicly, because it was the first violin Recital which had ever been given.* I was the sole performer, being assisted only by an accompanist.
9* This Recital will be well remembered by many who peruse these pages, both by those who were fortunate enough to be present and by those who were prevented from attending by the phenomenal snow storm that rendered the London streets impassable on that night.—ED.
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