Music Trade Review
Issue: 1895 Vol. 21 N. 20 - Page 1
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VOL XXL
Published Every Saturday at 3 East Fourteenth Street. New York, Deoember 7,1895.
N o . 20.
In The West.
THE ARTISTS OF THE GERMAN OPERA CO. AND
THE KIMBALL PIANOS
WHAT THEY THINK
OF THEM—THE AUTOHARP IN CHICAGO,
FIELD'S OPENING POSTPONED—STEGER'S
PRESENT
THE
SUMMY
WABASH AVENUE
DUFFY IN TOWN
BALL
UPRIGHT
TORN
RECITALS.
UP
MR.
THE NEW KIM-
THE
ROOT
MONUMENT FUND.
HE Kimball pianos have received an-
other strong endorsement from grand
opera artists. This time it is the singers
of the Damrosch Opera Co. who have fallen
in line with the other great artists who
have visited this city and paid their tribute
to the excellence of these instruments. An
idea of their opinion of the Kimball pianos
can be gleaned from the following testi-
monials which have reached the Kimball
Co.:
T
Katharina LohseKlafsky—" The Kimball Pianos
are superior to the best American or European
makes. '
Max Alvary—"The Kimball Piano is the artist's
instrument."
Johanna Gadski—" The Kimball Piano is entitled
to rank with the best instruments now before the
world."
Wilhelm Gruening—" The Kimbail Pianos excel
in quality of tone and delicacy and precision of ac-
tion."
Louise Mulder—"The superiority of vocal re-
sources of the Kimball Piano makes it the piano of
the profession."
Baron Berthald—" The uniform excellence of the
Kimball Piano deserves the highest praise."
Riza Eibenschuetz—" The Kimball Piano is eas-
ily the equal of any instrument now before the
world."
Demeter Popovici—"The Kimball Piano has a
noble tone and an even scale throughout, which
renders it invaluable as an aid to professional prac-
tice."
Marie Maurer—" I do not know of a single essen-
tial to the very highest grade of piano that is want-
ing in the Kimball."
Emil Fischer—" The Kimball Piano is perfect in
every detail."
Marie Schilling—" I think the Kimball Piano at-
tains practical perfection in every essential point
of musical quality."
Conrad Behrens—"I cannot speak too highly of
the Kimball Piano."
Paul Lange—"The Kimball Piano is the best
now before the musical world."
Wm. Mertens—"The tone and action of the
Kimball Pianos are of the highest order."
Jul. von Putlitz—"I know of no instrumental
tone of greater purity and volume than that of the
Kimball Piano."
Otto Lohse (Musical Conductor)—"The Kimball
Piano is a splendid instrument."
It is not amiss in this connection to quot e
the opinion of Walter Damrosch himself in
respect to these instruments, which he ex-
amined some time ago. He said: " I t
gives me pleasure to state that it has a
pure, refined and powerful tone. The
action is light and responsive to a rare de-
gree."
I had the pleasure of hearing Aldis J.
Gery play the Autoharp at a testimonial
concert to Senor Garcia in Kimball Hall
last Wednesday evening. I must confess
I had no idea of the wonderful possibilities
of this instrument until that evening. Mr.
Gery played beautifully, and charmed the
house. I heard many expressions of praise
for the Autoharp, both as to the richness
of its tone, simplicity of execution and
beauty in arpeggio effects.
The formal opening of Oscar A. Field's
establishment in St. Louis, has, I under-
stand, been postponed for a couple of
weeks. The building is not yet out of the
hands of the contractors. It is probable
that the opening will occur around Decem-
ber 16th or 19th.
John V. Steger has received a very beau-
tiful present in the shape of a jewel box
from Mr. Henry Roepke, in recognition of
his liberality toward the poor.
What
makes the gift most appreciated is that Mr.
Roepke is an entire stranger to Mr. Steger.
The series of recitals which the Clayton
F. Summy Co. inaugurated last Saturday
in the recital hall of their building, 220
Wabash avenue, cannot fail to be of marked
advantage to the interests of the Chicker-
ing house and their products in this city.
The object of these recitals is primarily to
provide an incentive for piano students to
work for the highest in their art, and a pre-
ference will be given to advanced students
who aspire to become professionals. These
advantages will be extended to strangers
coming to this city, so that they will be
ushered into its musical life under favor-
able auspices.
An injunction has been filed against the
construction of the " L " loop on Wabash
avenue by the owner of the Steger Build-
ing. In the meantime that avenue is
frightfully torn up, and presents a most
uninviting appearance, particularly to
piano purchasers.
Peter Duffy, president of the Schubert
Piano Co., is in town on business connected
with the renewal of his contract for the
fri.oo PER YEAR-
SINGLE COPIES, 10 CENTS.
supply of Schubert pianos to the Chicago
Cottage Organ Co.
G. B. Bingham has made a change from
the Mason & Hamlin branch to Estey &
Camp's, where he will assume the position
of floor salesman.
Chas. H. MacDonald, the clever son of
Vice-President MacDonald, of the Pease
Piano Co., will appear in concert on next
Friday evening, Dec. 6th. Master Mac-
Donald is one of the coming pianists of
which Chicago justly feels proud.
The continuous bridge which is embodied
in the new Kimball upright, is one of those
valuable improvements which mark an era
in piano making. I had the pleasure of in-
specting these instruments in the Kimball
warerooms, and was impressed with the
value of this improvement. It not only
gives a greater solidity to the piano, but it
improves the quality of tone.
An entertainment for the benefit of the
Geo. F. Root monument fund is in contem-
plation by the Monument Committee ap-
pointed at the last meeting of the Chicago
Music Trade Association.
Retail trade, is not picking up as rapidly
as all expected. The holiday business has
not yet opened, but it is now due. In the
meantime I hear few complaints from man-
ufacturers about wholesale trade.
•• .
The Wright Organ Co.
CCORDING to the Dover, N. J.,
Journal, work has been commenced
on the Wright Organ Co.'s new building
on the corner of Blackwell and Union
streets. The building will be a frame
structure, twenty-four feet wide, fifty feet
long, and three stories high. It will con-
tain an elevator and all modern appliances.
A
Hark! The Exquisite Tone.'
N unusually beautiful calendar for '96
has reached us from Newby &
Evans, Southern Boulevard and 136th
street. It is imposing in size, and the
illustration depicts a bevy of the fair sex
who are listening with intense delight to
the exquisite tone of the Newby & Evans
piano. This calendar will, no doubt, prove
an excellent advertisement for this house.
A
VOL XXL
Published Every Saturday at 3 East Fourteenth Street. New York, Deoember 7,1895.
N o . 20.
In The West.
THE ARTISTS OF THE GERMAN OPERA CO. AND
THE KIMBALL PIANOS
WHAT THEY THINK
OF THEM—THE AUTOHARP IN CHICAGO,
FIELD'S OPENING POSTPONED—STEGER'S
PRESENT
THE
SUMMY
WABASH AVENUE
DUFFY IN TOWN
BALL
UPRIGHT
TORN
RECITALS.
UP
MR.
THE NEW KIM-
THE
ROOT
MONUMENT FUND.
HE Kimball pianos have received an-
other strong endorsement from grand
opera artists. This time it is the singers
of the Damrosch Opera Co. who have fallen
in line with the other great artists who
have visited this city and paid their tribute
to the excellence of these instruments. An
idea of their opinion of the Kimball pianos
can be gleaned from the following testi-
monials which have reached the Kimball
Co.:
T
Katharina LohseKlafsky—" The Kimball Pianos
are superior to the best American or European
makes. '
Max Alvary—"The Kimball Piano is the artist's
instrument."
Johanna Gadski—" The Kimball Piano is entitled
to rank with the best instruments now before the
world."
Wilhelm Gruening—" The Kimbail Pianos excel
in quality of tone and delicacy and precision of ac-
tion."
Louise Mulder—"The superiority of vocal re-
sources of the Kimball Piano makes it the piano of
the profession."
Baron Berthald—" The uniform excellence of the
Kimball Piano deserves the highest praise."
Riza Eibenschuetz—" The Kimball Piano is eas-
ily the equal of any instrument now before the
world."
Demeter Popovici—"The Kimball Piano has a
noble tone and an even scale throughout, which
renders it invaluable as an aid to professional prac-
tice."
Marie Maurer—" I do not know of a single essen-
tial to the very highest grade of piano that is want-
ing in the Kimball."
Emil Fischer—" The Kimball Piano is perfect in
every detail."
Marie Schilling—" I think the Kimball Piano at-
tains practical perfection in every essential point
of musical quality."
Conrad Behrens—"I cannot speak too highly of
the Kimball Piano."
Paul Lange—"The Kimball Piano is the best
now before the musical world."
Wm. Mertens—"The tone and action of the
Kimball Pianos are of the highest order."
Jul. von Putlitz—"I know of no instrumental
tone of greater purity and volume than that of the
Kimball Piano."
Otto Lohse (Musical Conductor)—"The Kimball
Piano is a splendid instrument."
It is not amiss in this connection to quot e
the opinion of Walter Damrosch himself in
respect to these instruments, which he ex-
amined some time ago. He said: " I t
gives me pleasure to state that it has a
pure, refined and powerful tone. The
action is light and responsive to a rare de-
gree."
I had the pleasure of hearing Aldis J.
Gery play the Autoharp at a testimonial
concert to Senor Garcia in Kimball Hall
last Wednesday evening. I must confess
I had no idea of the wonderful possibilities
of this instrument until that evening. Mr.
Gery played beautifully, and charmed the
house. I heard many expressions of praise
for the Autoharp, both as to the richness
of its tone, simplicity of execution and
beauty in arpeggio effects.
The formal opening of Oscar A. Field's
establishment in St. Louis, has, I under-
stand, been postponed for a couple of
weeks. The building is not yet out of the
hands of the contractors. It is probable
that the opening will occur around Decem-
ber 16th or 19th.
John V. Steger has received a very beau-
tiful present in the shape of a jewel box
from Mr. Henry Roepke, in recognition of
his liberality toward the poor.
What
makes the gift most appreciated is that Mr.
Roepke is an entire stranger to Mr. Steger.
The series of recitals which the Clayton
F. Summy Co. inaugurated last Saturday
in the recital hall of their building, 220
Wabash avenue, cannot fail to be of marked
advantage to the interests of the Chicker-
ing house and their products in this city.
The object of these recitals is primarily to
provide an incentive for piano students to
work for the highest in their art, and a pre-
ference will be given to advanced students
who aspire to become professionals. These
advantages will be extended to strangers
coming to this city, so that they will be
ushered into its musical life under favor-
able auspices.
An injunction has been filed against the
construction of the " L " loop on Wabash
avenue by the owner of the Steger Build-
ing. In the meantime that avenue is
frightfully torn up, and presents a most
uninviting appearance, particularly to
piano purchasers.
Peter Duffy, president of the Schubert
Piano Co., is in town on business connected
with the renewal of his contract for the
fri.oo PER YEAR-
SINGLE COPIES, 10 CENTS.
supply of Schubert pianos to the Chicago
Cottage Organ Co.
G. B. Bingham has made a change from
the Mason & Hamlin branch to Estey &
Camp's, where he will assume the position
of floor salesman.
Chas. H. MacDonald, the clever son of
Vice-President MacDonald, of the Pease
Piano Co., will appear in concert on next
Friday evening, Dec. 6th. Master Mac-
Donald is one of the coming pianists of
which Chicago justly feels proud.
The continuous bridge which is embodied
in the new Kimball upright, is one of those
valuable improvements which mark an era
in piano making. I had the pleasure of in-
specting these instruments in the Kimball
warerooms, and was impressed with the
value of this improvement. It not only
gives a greater solidity to the piano, but it
improves the quality of tone.
An entertainment for the benefit of the
Geo. F. Root monument fund is in contem-
plation by the Monument Committee ap-
pointed at the last meeting of the Chicago
Music Trade Association.
Retail trade, is not picking up as rapidly
as all expected. The holiday business has
not yet opened, but it is now due. In the
meantime I hear few complaints from man-
ufacturers about wholesale trade.
•• .
The Wright Organ Co.
CCORDING to the Dover, N. J.,
Journal, work has been commenced
on the Wright Organ Co.'s new building
on the corner of Blackwell and Union
streets. The building will be a frame
structure, twenty-four feet wide, fifty feet
long, and three stories high. It will con-
tain an elevator and all modern appliances.
A
Hark! The Exquisite Tone.'
N unusually beautiful calendar for '96
has reached us from Newby &
Evans, Southern Boulevard and 136th
street. It is imposing in size, and the
illustration depicts a bevy of the fair sex
who are listening with intense delight to
the exquisite tone of the Newby & Evans
piano. This calendar will, no doubt, prove
an excellent advertisement for this house.
A
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