The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-11-02
THALBURG'S OPINION.

THALBURGs OPINION.
81 consider Chickering & Sons Pianos beyond
comparison the best i have seen in America.
''S. THALB ERG."
Chairman of Jury on Musical Instruments,
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 volume of tone combined
with a rare brilliancy, clearness, and perfect
evenness throughout the entire scale; and, above
all, surprising duration of sound, the pure and
sympathetic quality of which never changes I'M
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
81 consider Chickering 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 homegeniety throughout all the
registers. The upper notes are remarkable for
clearness and purity which do not find in any
other instrument, while tn e base is dssing pushed
for power without harshness, and for a magnii-
cent sorority"
POZNANSKl.
"During the past eight years have constantly
played upon the Justly -celebratrd Erard Pianos,
yours are the only instruments that / have found,
either here or in Europe, to equal them in all
points of excellence"
Watson's 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.
"lT IS THE MODEST INsTRUM 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 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,
H. Sanderson, j. Benedict.
Arthur Napoleon,
AND MANY OILERS.
CARD.
1t is with feelings pride as American manufac-
turers that we publish the following testimoni-
ais, which have been received by us recently:
European Testimonials.
Received during the month Of August, 1866.
LONDON, July, 20, 1856.
Messrs. CHIcKERINe & SoNs--Gents: I have
much pleasure in inclosing document signed by
the first composers, musicians. and professors in
Europe. held your Pianos in suck high esti-
nation wide my certifcate) that felt it my du-
ty to take one of them with me to Europe to as
certain the opinion OF my profe ssionai brethren.
The inclosed certificate will prove how unani-
nous they have been on the subject. beg to for
ward, at the same time, letter received from
my friend Mr.. Collard, which am sure must be
gratifying to you.
have the honor to be, gentlemen, yours very
truly,
JAMES NJ. WEHLI.
LONDON, Jan. IA, 1866.
james IL. WehIi, Esq:
MY DEAR SIR: I 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, bat
one of the finest Grand Pianofortes that has ever
come under my observ alton: and the Messrs.
Chickering may well be proud of having turned
out from their mandatory an instrument 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,
CHARLES D. ICOLLARD.
Firm of Collard & Cellard, Piano-forte Manu-
facturers, London.
LONDON, August 22d, 1866.
JAMES NJ. WE'LL, ESQ:
My Dear Sir-As you going back to the
United States, mus beg you to remember me
kindly to the Messrs. Chickering. Tell them
was delighted with their Grand Piano-Forte-as
good an instrument, think, as sOas eoer turned
out, both in touch and tone.
Wishing you, &C.,
l remain ever truly,
II. +. BROADWOOD,
Firm of l. Broadwood l. Sons, Piano Forte
Manufacture 8, London.
LONDON, July 20, 1866.
Messrs. Chickering d Sons:
GENTS: have just been invited BY Messrs Col
lard to try Grand Piano-torte manufactured by
you, and have no hesitation in indorsipg the
opinion of my old friend, Mr.. c. 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. ChicEering Dc Sons:
LONDON, July %, 1866.
Having PLAYED upon a Piano-forte made by