The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-10-20
THALBURG'S OPINION.


Among the chief points of excellence of the
Chickering Pianos, of which speak the renowned
artists in their congratulatory testimonials to the
Messrs. Chickering, are the greatest possible
depth, richness, and voun e of tone, combined
with a rare brilliancy, cearness, and perfect
evenness throughout the entire scale; and, above
all, surprising duration of sound the pure and
sympathetic quality of which never changes un-
der the most delicate or powerful touch.
During the past forty three years this firm has
manufactured THREE THOUSAND PIANOS,
in the construction of which they have introduced
every known and valuable Improvement. They
have invariably been selected and used by all of
the worlds acknowledged artists who have visited
this country professionally, both for private and
public use.
THALBERG.
81 consider Chiekering Dc Sons Pianos beyond
comparison the best have seen in America"
GOTTSCHALK.
II consider Chickering q Sons Pianos superior
to any in the world
''They are unrivaled for their singing qualities
and for the harmonious roundness of their tone.
There is perfect homogeniety throughout all the
registers. The upper notes are remarkable for
clearness and purity which / do not find in any
other instrument. while tn base is distinguished
for power without harshness, and for a magnif-
cent sorority"
POZNANSKl.
"During the past eight years have constantly
played upon the justly celebratrd Erard Pianos
either here or in Europe, to equal them in
points of excellence"
Watsons Art Journal, of November IL, 1862
says: "Madame Abel performed on the new Chick
ering Grand, which took the Gold Medal at the
Fair of the Massachusetts, Charitable Mechanics
Association, held at Boston last month.
SIT Is THE NoBLEsT INSTRUMENT WE EVER HEARD
IN A CONCERT ROOM"
1t may be satisfactory to our patrons and friends
among the public at large to state that testimo-
mails have been received from all the leading art
lists who have visited or are now residing in the
United States, a few of whose names, besides the
above, we append:
Leo. De Meyer, r. Hoffman,
M. Strakosch, Alfred Jael,
Gustav Satter, Julien,
ii. Sanderson, j. Benedict,
Arthur Napoleon,
AND MANY OILERS.
(. CARD. -a-.
1t is with feelings of pride as American inanufac-
turers, that we publish the following testimopi.
ais, which have been received by US recently:
Europ an mostimO mails.
Received dringhe nth Of August, 1866.
r.. LONDON, July, 20, 1856.
Messrs CHICKER1NG & ooNs-oents: l have
much pleasure in inclosing document signed by
the first composers, musicanssand professors in
Europe. held your Pianos in such high esti-
nation wide nv certifcate) that felt it nv du-
ty to take one of them with meAto- Europe to as
certain the opinion OF my profe ssonai brethren
The inclosed certificate will prove how unani-
nous they have been on subject. VI beg to for
ward, at the same time, letter received from
my friend Mr.. Colard, which am sure must be
gratifying to you.
have the honor to be, gentlemen, yours very
truly,
JAMES M. WEHLI.
u. LONDON, Jan. IA, 1866
James H. Wehli, Esq:
My DEAR SIR: have great pleasure in asking
you to convey to Messrs. Chickering the express
sion of my highest approval of their instrument
1t is, consider, not erely the best instrument
of America, manufacture that | have tried, but
one of the finest Grand Pianofortes that has ever
come under my observations and the Messrs.
Chickering may well be proud of having turned
out from their mandatory an instrumt Mt which
for touch, quality; power and workmanship it
would be very difficult to surpass in any part of
the wide world.
Dear Sir, very sincerely yours
..-s D., CHARLES d. 'COLLARD.
Firm of Collard d Collard, Piano forte Manu-
facturers, London.
LONDON, August 22d, 1866
JAMES M. WEHLI, ESQ:
My Dear Sir-As you are going back to the
United States, mus. beg you to remember me
kindly to the Messrs. Chickerng. Tell them |
was delighted with their Grand Piano Eorte-as
good an instrument think, ,eas eUer turned
out, both IN touch and tone.
Wishing you, &C.,
/ remain ever truly,
II. f. BROADWOOD.
Firm of |. Broadwood Sons, Piano Forte
Manufacturers, London.
.. LONDON, July 20, 1866
Mesars. Chickering Dc Sons:
GENTS: have just been invited by Messrs. Col
lard to try Grand Piano-torte manufactured by
you, and | have no hesitation in ndorsing the
opinion of my old friend, Mr.. G. D. Collard, viz.
That it is the finest instrument ever played on
Believe me, gentlemen, most faithfully yours,
j. L. HATTON.
Testimonials from the most Distinguished Artists
an Europe to Msssrs Chiaiering Dc Sons:
LONDON, July 25 1885,
Having played upon Piano-forte made by
Messrs. Chickering Sons, of Boston and New
York, have much pleasur in testifying to its
general excellence.
For sweetness and brlliancy of tone, delicacy
OF touch, and magnificent power for concert pur-
poses, consider it really GRAND PIANO FORTE
and DEcIDEY THE BEST HAVE SEEN AMETIcAN
MANUFACTURE.
Arabella Goddard, Giulo Regondi,
q. A. Osborne, Alfred Jaell
w. Kuhe, Lindsay Sloper.
Jules Bendct, j. Moscheles,
M. W. Balfe, Professor of Conser-
Chas. Halle, vatoire de Leipzig.
Brinley Richards. S. Arthur Chapel,
Rene favarger, Director of Monday
Sydney Smith, Concerts, London.
Certificate from Herr Carl Reinecke Successor to
the positions Of Mendelssohn, both IN the Con-
ser0atoire and as Conductor Of the celebra-
ted "GerWandhause Concerts" IN Leipsic. e
LElPstc, July, 1866.
l hereby assert and affirm that the Grand
Piano-forte of Chickering & Sons, of Boston and
New York, which / have tried and examined, is |
one of the finest instruments of the class that
ever came to my notice.
CARL REINECKE.
ILLUSTRATED ALBUMS and Price-sts sent by |
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