Scan 55
The violin : solo playing, soloists and solos, 1905
4 lines. Read by computer on 3 September 2026. Printed page 39. See the scan on archive.org.
1impression of what they have heard. How many talents, natural and acquired, must concur for carrying this to perfection! A strong imagination, quick sensibility, solid judgment, good sense, and presence of mind; all improved by great and long attention to style and composition, and supported by the exterior, yet important qualifications, of a graceful manner, a presence not ungainly, and a fine violin. How little reason to wonder, that a perfect and accomplished violinist should be most rarely found.
3Do not despair, however. Between mediocrity and perfection there is a very wide interval. There are many intermediate spaces which may be filled with honour; and the more rare and difficult that complete perfection is, the greater will be the honour of approaching to it, though you may not fully attain it. You may sustain a moderate reputation with dignity.
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