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AUGUST 29,
1925
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
self of the quality and thoroughness of Baldwin
manufacture. The Baldwin is to be compliment-
ed in having the piano exploited by the popular
pianist, De Pachmann. This Fall he will give
recitals in thirty cities of the British Isles,
which means that in its first English year the
Baldwin will be heard in thirty crowded concert
halls in England Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
De Pachmann and the Baldwin Praised
by Both English Musicians and Critics
American Piano, on First Appearance on English Concert Stage Since War, Wins Triumph—
Wigmore Hall & Piano Galleries Has British Representation of This Instrument
p O R the first time since the beginning of the
*^ great war, the Baldwin piano was recently
heard on the English concert platform in two
recitals given by Vladimir de Pachmann, the
famous Polish virtuoso and the greatest in-
terpreter of Chopin in the musical world. The
concerts, which were given in Queens Hall and
which marked the return to England of this
master, filled the hall to capacity and created
immense enthusiasm in English musical circles.
But these concerts meant more than simply
the return of this famous pianist to the British
concert stage, for they gave the English musi-
cal public, both lay and professional, an oppor-
The De Pachmann audiences included many
musicians who were curious to hear this instru-
ment, and they were more than pleased at the
quality of its tone. Following the concerts
many of them visited Wigmore Hall & Piano
Galleries, the London representation of the
Baldwin, to test for themselves the qualities of
the Baldwin action and tone, resulting in much
congratulation to Winchester Berridge, head of
the firm, upon his association with the Baldwin
in England.
The Wigmore connection is particularly well
suited for the Baldwin in England. The prem-
ises include, in addition to the piano warerooms,
Acquires a New
Neutralization Patent
The Hazeltine Corp. has acquired complete
ownership of the system of capacity neutraliza-
tion invented by John Scott-Taggart, the fa-
mous British radio engineer, including. British,
Canadian and American rights. The Hazeltine
Corp. also owns all rights to the neutrodyne
patents of Professor I.. A. Hazeltine and the
United States and Cuban rights to the inven-
tions of Professor Marius C. A. l.atour, the
noted French scientist.
Minchenberg Go. Chartered
Incorporation papers have been filed recently
by the Minchenberg Co., New York, which will
deal in musical instruments. The company has
an authorized capital of $10,000. M. and A.
Goldsmith and M. Minchenberg are the incor-
porators.
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The Fowler Music Shop, of Martin, Tenn..
has been discontinued, the proprietor moving
to Tiptonville.
Consult the Universal Want Directory of
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free of charge for men who desire positions.
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Products
have stood for years
as an asset of
incalculable value
to the piano industry.
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tunity of once more hearing the Baldwin piano,
which was welcomed, for, contrary to the usual
belief, the English musician is not hide-bound
in his attitude towards the American concert
instrument. In fact, as one of the famous Eng-
lish teachers expressed his opinion: "We are
only too glad to hear a leading American piano.
Delivering Baldwins in London
Of course we are used to pianos of the best
German manufacture, and we have our prefer-
ences based upon custom and upon use, but we
are always glad for any opportunity to enlarge
our experience, and you may be sure that we
will only be too glad to welcome any artistic
addition in the piano field."
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the Wigmore Hall, most popular of the London
concert halls and one which by its size and
excellent acoustics gives unlimited opportunity
to the recitalist, and forty-two studios, in which
at least 150 of London's most successful teach-
ers are engaged regularly. The premises are
situated in the centre of London, convenient to
shoppers from the entire city, and in the heart
of the best shopping district.
Winchester Berridge, proprietor of the Wig-
more Hall & Piano Galleries, is an experienced
piano man. Prior to the war he was connected
with the firm of C. Bechstein, which at the time
occupied the present site of Mr. Berridge's
activities. When the Bechstein properties, be-
ing German, were seized by the British Govern-
ment, they were sold at forced sale to Deben-
ham & Freebody, from whom Mr. Berridge
rented the premises on a long lease and estab-
lished his own business. Following the War
the W r igmore Hall & Piano Galleries became
the distributing centre for the Boesendorfer
piano, of Austrian manufacture. Now Mr. Ber-
ridge has extended his field to include the Bald-
win.
Before doing so, however, he went last Spring
to the United States and visited the Baldwin
factories, in Cincinnati, and there assured him-
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