Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-03
The Hardege Concert.

Last Friday evening Turner Hall was
filled with one of the largest and most ap-
preciativc audiences ever assembled in Wa
tertown to greet the young violinist, Mr.
Richard Hardege, and bear testimonial to
his merits and ability as a musician.
Young Hardege, who is just starting out on
a career that promises to be brilliant one
In his line of the musical profession, had
the cooperation and assistance of a large
number of warm and enthusiastic admirers
here who spared no pains to make the en-
tertainment, Of which, Mr.. Hardege was
the principal figure head, complete sue
cess. II Mr.. Hardege had reason to feel
proud of the deep interest manifested for
him by his former neighbors and acquain
tances, certainly his friends had every rea !.
son to congratulate themselves on the
manner in which their young hero acquitted
himself on the occasion of his first appear.
ance before Waterto vn audience fue
concert, under the direction of Prof z. G.
Gaebler, in the carrying out of which he
had the assistance of the best musical
talent in the city. The Concordia Orches.
ira bore prominent part in the entertain
ment, and their music did not fail of an.
probation by the audience. When we
consider that all the members are non
professionals and posed of young men
engaged in the different walks of life, their
playing reieccs credit on them and ndi-
Gates he possession of more than ordinary
musical talent. 1t is not our purpose to
make mention ofeach individual performer,
out we DO not like to let the opportunity
pass without saying a few words in compli-
mentary terms of the sweet and pleasing
rendition given to- Ave Maria as sung by
MISS Emma Meyer, of, Cleveland, Ohio al
though resident here for a year or more
ohe eVinced the very perfect and thorough
course of training she has had since coming
among us. Her Ave Maria was sung with
a softness and expression seldom heard
excelled. The highest expectations of the
friends Of Mr.. Hardege were fully realized
His playing is of that graceful and melodi-
Gus order, without any attempt &C what
We will call violin trickery. Sound and
harmony are his forte and his bow gives
out both force and expression Although.
OF course, he has still much to learn before
he can stand with the first masters, vet.
considering his youthful years, and short
experience. he must be regarded as a
wonderful player, with every reason 10 ex-
pect, from the promise he now gives, of
reaching the front rank with the LEADING
vlolinists of his time. Mr. Hardege capti
waited all not only by his splendid PLAYING
but by the modest and unassuming man.
Ier with which he conducted himself. 1t
must have been quite faltering to the i'm
mediate friends of Mr. Hardege to find
their efforts in his behalf so well sustained
by our citizens. Mr. Hardege NAV well
feel that be has host of friends and ad-
mlrers in WATERFOWL as their presence last
Friday evening testified, and Watertown in
return cannot out feel just pride in claim
ing the young and rising artistic as. at
least, partly her own. Surely, the future
career of Mr.. Hardege will be watched
with deep degree of interest by all our
cltizens, and hopes are expressed that I'm.
fading laurels will rest on his brow.