The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-15
OV E r w n z L M I N C
TESTIMONIALS.

TESTIMONIALS.
Prominent among those American firms which
have gained enviabe distinction abroad must be
classed the piano. forte manufacturers, Messrs.
Chickering Sons 1t is not our purpose here
TO dwell upon the success achieved in so enter
prising manner by these gentlemen; but rather
to review tho certificates VIII ch their instruments
have won, not only from the most celebrated
panists in Europe but also from the leading
piano manufacturers of London. This latter fact
is one OF which the American public, jointly with
the successful American manufacturers, may be
justly proud. Doubtless our readers are aware
that the eminent artist Go'tschalk, would play on
none but Ch ckerlng piano. lie considered these
instruments equal, IL not superior, to any In the
world, and ere his departure, he stated as much
in most dattering letter written to the manu-.
facturers.
The attention of European performers on the
piano and of the public of Paris. London, Vienna,
and st. Petersburg, was called first to the ChicSer
ing piano through the certificate of the great maestro
Thalberg, who unhesitatingly pronounced these in.
struments admirable in every detail and the equal
of any manufactured Moro recently, Wehli, the
popular pianist. played at all his concerts in this
country upon Chickerlng Concert Grand" and
became so infatuated with the instrument that upon
his return to Europe, he took one with him. While
in London, the attention OF musical circles was
attracted to this splendid specimen of American
manufacture, and we find Mr.. Charles d. Collard,
OF the firm of Collard g. Collard, piano manu-.
iacturers, of London, writing as follows about it:
LONDON, July IA, 1866.
JAMES N. WEHLI. Esq.:-
NM Dear Sir:-I have great pleasure in asking you
to convey to Messrs. Chickering the expression of
my highest approval OF their instrument. 1t is, 1
consider, not merely the best instrument of Ameri
can manufacture that have tried, but one of the
finest grand piano-fortes that has ever come under
my observation; and the Messrs. Chickering may
well be proud of having turned out from their man
ufactory an instrument which, for touch. quality,
power, and workmanship, it would be very difficult
to sllpass in any part of the wide world. .
Dear sir, very sincerely yours,
CHARLES d. CoLLARD.
In addition to this certificate, one of the most
pleasant which the Chickering's have 50 deservedIy
received must be neced the fact that the celebrated
firm of Broadwood 6 Sons, piano manufacturers, In
London, who pronounce the Chickering piano, as
per their signed certificate good an instra
nent as soas ever turned out, both in touch and
tone" -.~.
Herr Carl Renecke, successor to the positions OF
Mendelssohn in the Constrvatoire and as conductor
of the famed "Gerw and hause Concerts" in Leipsic
| sent to the successful American firm the following
acknowledgements ...
| hereby assert and affirm that the grand piano
forte of ChickerinR and Sons, of Boston and New
| York, which have tried and examined, is one Of
the finest instruments OF the class that To
| my notice.
LEIPsIo, July, 1856.
| Y Won Arnold, the celebrated Russian com
poser and pianist has Likewise had occasion to tes
the qualities OF the Chickering piano, and he testifes
in the most complete manner, 10 their excellence
His certificate is so conclusive that we can do nc
better than to append here as fully carrying Ou
our ideas regarding fine instroment;-
At Mr.. Levetps, in Lepsic, have this day (Ju
oath, 1861 examined a grand piano-Iorte
from the mandatory OF MessTs. Chickering &
Sons, OF Boston. 1t concert instrument of sever
and one-third octaves, with regard to which IwoulC
make the following remarks:-
First. The action is so finely ba anced that any
gTadatiOn of power can be obtained, from the mos
deicate lightu ess to the greatest force.
! Second Between the two extremes Of the key
board the vibrations are perfectly equal in gradu
ated ROVER. The "siSging" quality of the instru
ment (proongatien of soundl, especially in th
middle Octaves. is greatly developed, and is ex
ceedingly beautiful. he bass is full, uniform
powerful, without harshness, and tho ensembL
very beautiful
Third. Nothing finer than this instrument cOu,
be desired, with regard to power and fulness o
tone. In conclusion, II must be acknowledged tina
this instrument is one OF the most perfect piano
for es of our time-namey, as regards tone 1
general, and in the perfection of its mechanics
paItF. Y Won ARNOLD.
LEIPsIo, July, 1866.
TO ooBOlude this brief notice Of success whic
may be termed National in its interest, we may o.