The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1866-11-28

"A. sIDERED the best in America having been
SIXTY-FIVE PRIZE MEDALS,
OF which fourteen received in the months of Sep
at e nracn Ess over ~ @ a
country. and the PRIZE MEDAL at the " '
WORLDS FAIR, LONDON.
TIIALBERGs OPINION.
consider Chickering & Sons' Pianos. beyond com.
parison, the best have seen In Americs.
Chairman of Jury on Musical Instruments.
@ A RID.
tits with feelings of pride American manufacturers
that we publish the following testimonials which have
been received by us recently:
EUROPEAN TESTIMONIALS,
Receiued during the month Of august, 1866.
LONDON. July rs. 1857.
pleasure in enclosing document signed by the first
composers musicians and professors in Europe held
eate that felt 1t my duty to take Of them with me
to Europe to ascertain the opinion Of my professional
unanimous they have been the subject. beg to
forward, at the same tme leter received from my
friend, Mr. ooiiArd, which mn sure must be crafty
have the honor to be- gentlemen yours very truly.
LONDON, January IA, 1866.
James b. Webb, Esq:
My DEAR SIR: have great pleasure In asking youto
convey to Messra. Chtckerng the EXPIRE sion OF my
highest approval of their instrument 1tis consider
ture that bavo tried but of the uest Piano
fortes that has over como under observation; and
turned out from their manufactory an instrument
which, for touch quality power and workmanship, 1t
would be very difficult to surpass in any part Of the
wide world.
Dear sir very sincerely oESs yeq5', p' oo1.1Ann
Firm of Collard Collard PIanoforte Manufacturers,
London.
LONDON. August %, 1866.
Jane, A. Wthli, Esq:
MY Dean SIN: AS you going back to tho United
States must beg you to remember me kindly to the
Messrs. Chiekerng. Tell them was delighted with
as euer turned out, both in touch and tone.
Wishing you, &C., remain ever truly,
Firm of I. Broadwood & Sons, Pianoforte Nianufac.
turers London.
LONDON, July 20. 1866.
4essrs. Cnickering d Sons:
GENTS: have Just been invited by Messrs Coard to
have hesitation In endorsing the opinion of old
friend Mr. O. D. Coliard viz: That 1t is tho finest IN
Believe me. gentlemen. most faithfully yours,
Testimonials from the most distinguished Artists in Europ.
to Acssrs. ChickeriH9 &c Sons:
LONDON, July IS, 1885,
Chickering l. Sons. of Boston and New York, have
much pleasure In testfyiug to It's general excellence.
touch and magniacont power for concert PURPOSES,
consider 1t really GRAND PIANO FORTE DECIDED.
AnABELLA GODDARD. GIgLo REaoNpI
9: 9; 4. OSBORNE. ALFREp = 5AELL
JULES BENEDICT. j. MosoHELEs,
NJ W. BALFE. Prof. OF Conservatoire de
HRINLEY RICHARDS. Is. ARTHUR CHAPEL.
RENE f. EAXAKGER y; EN Director of Monday Con-
SYDNEY SMITH. certs, London.
Among tho chiefponts of excellence of tho Chcker-
Ing Pianos Of which speak the renowned artists In their
the greatest possible DEPTH richness and volume OF
tone. combined with rare briiancy cloarness and
above ALL surprising duration OF sound, the pure and
sympathetic quality OF which changes under the
| most delicate or powerful touch.
During the past forty.three years this firm has manu-
10000 PIANOS,
In ihe construction which they introduced every
known and valuable improvement. They have invaria
bly, been selected and used By al Of tho worlds
| professionally, both for private and public use
THALBERG.
consider Chickering & Sons Pianos, beyond com.
| parison, the best have ever seen In America.
! GOTTSCHALK.
consider Chckering Sons Pianos superior to any
They arc unriyalled for their singing qualities and for
the harmonious roundneBs OF their tone. There s O
perfect homogeneity throughout all the regsters The
upper notes remarkable for cearness and purity
which do not find In any other instrument while the
base Is distinguished for power without harshness and
| for magnificent sorority.
WEHLI.
| Your Pianos are superior to any have in
this country or in Europe.
Ihsve never heard tone perfect; It yields every
expression that ts needed In muaic and its quality d
capable OF change to meet every sentiment This is
rare power, and s derived from the perfect purity
ttB TONE together with its Bympnheto elastic and well
balanced touch.
| POZdyARsIkI.
During the past eight years have constantly played
upon tho justly celebrated Epard Pianos; yours the
only instruments that have found, either hare or In
Europe, to equal them In all their points Of excellence
1t may be satisfactory to our patrons and friends
among the public to state that testimonials have
been received from oil the lea9ng artiats who have
visited residing in heUned States, few
whose names besides those abg6. we append:
LEO MEYER. GUSTAV SATTER.
ALFRED JAEL. j BENEDICT.
n. sANDERsON. II. STRAEOSOH.
E. HOFFMAN. JULIEN.
And many others.
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