Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-04-20
The Boston Philharmonic Club.

We might give a thousand notices of
the above superb musical organization as
a whole, taken from the press of all parts
of the country, and invariably couched in
the most flattcring terms. We append
however a few appreciative extracts in re-
gard to the individual members of the
troupe
Of Bernhard Listeman, the violinist
and leader of the Club, the Battle Creek,
(Mich). journal says:
We shall not attempt to convey an idea
to those not present, of the magnificent
force of Bernhard Listeman's genius, ex.
pressed in all the forms and through all
the devices to which the violin (the Won
der of musical Instruments) invites. He
checked out the marvellous resources of
the instrument as If his capital knew no
limit
The Cincinnati Volks BIatt thus speaks
of the playing of Adolph Hartdcgen, the
violoncellist:
Mr.. Adolf Hartdegen handled his viol.
oncello with as little effort and as much
artistic readiness as if the instrument had
been toy This extraordinary 'cellist
executes the most difficult passages with
such marvellous elegance and bravura as
to stamp his playing as mastery in every
respect.
Mr.. Eugene Weiner, formerly of Thorn
as celebrated Orchestra, is an universal
favorite, and the finest flute soloist in the
country. Of his playing the Louisville
Courier Journal says:
Mr.. Weiner is an artist in every sense
of the word; his flute solo was the gem of
the evening. We do not remember to
have heard more exquisite treatment of
the flute, and his performance upon the
either was of the most artistic character.
Mr.. Weincr's touch is sympathetic, as his
treatment of the flute is entirely finished.
We have never heard more limpid sweet
ness from the sweetest of instruments
than was that long drawn out from that
magic flute of his.
OF Adolf Belz, the French Horn player,
the press everywhere speak in terms of
wonder and admiration. The New York
Mask Zeitung says:
So surprising, indeed, were the contri-
buttons of Mr.. Belz on the French Horn
that we hardly believe there exists III the
whole of America Hornist who equals
him. With HIM any uncertainty seems
impossible and every difficulty of this in
strument most easily overcome. No eff
fort is seen, and still the same smooth,
full and beautiful tone is heard in all
places In the last piece, the echo which
the artist drew from his instrument in the
softest tones, was OF enchanting effect.
Undoubtedly the great card of the club
is Alex Freygang, the Harpist, acknowl
edged to have no equal upon that instru-
ment. The Boston Home Journal thus
speaks of him:
Mr.. Freygang, harpist, who made his
first appearance before Boston audience,
on this occasion, is very important ad-
dition to the Philharmonic Club. He
has the reputation of being the best harp
list in the world, and it is difficult for us
to conceive how he could be surpassed
He played very difficult composition by
Parish Alvars, and his touch of the
strings seemed magical, while his execu-
ton was perfection itself. The applause
which followed was most enthusiastic,
and the audience would not be satisfied
until he responded to their vociferous
encore. Mr., Freygang is sure to become
a great favorlte with the musical people
of Boston.
The Vocalist accompanying the Club,
Miss Dora Wiley, is a young lady of fine
personal attractions and vocal talent of
high order. From great number of
fiattering notices of her singing, we
select the following from the Boston
Herald:
Miss Dora Wiley, the prima donna of
the Boston English Opera Company, is
an artist of uncommon excellence. Her
voice is of wonderful compass, tlexibility
and richness. She is one of the rising
stars in the musical armament, and has
already ach ieved wide reputation.
This splendid organization performs at
Kings Opera House, on Tuesday evening,
May 1st. Tickets so cents, reserved
seats IS cents. May be secured at Wal
lacc's Drug Store, after Wednesday morn
ing of next week.