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Voice and violin: sketches, anecdotes, and reminiscences by T.L. Phipson, 1898
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1the piece above named, with more or less success, and Mademoiselle Fréry's turn came last. Why was this? Probably because the professors knew that she could eclipse them all, and that the others would not be patiently listened to after her playing. And now she refused to appear!
3After a short interval of suspense and anxiety the celebrated De Bériot was seen to lay down his violin. He rose slowly from his seat in the orchestra, and springing upon the platform, went behind the stage. In the course of a few minutes he reappeared, leading the bashful girl by the hand, and evidently encouraging her by kind words.
5A storm of applause then arose, amidst which the little bell of Monsieur Fétis was not heard at all. We could only see that he was ringing furiously, his face getting red with anger.
7When De Bériot had resumed his seat, and the performance began, all was hushed; and as the first notes of the exquisite Andante streamed forth you could have heard a pin drop.
9The performance was in all respects equal to the looks of the handsome young violinist who played; her full and luscious tone, refined expression, and elegant execution, created a sensation that will, probably, never be forgotten by any who were present. At the conclusion there was an outburst of applause such as I have rarely
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