New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-02

Il think the abatement OF demonstration which
occurred only took place wheh ,ne pupsy eSemen,
''It was great satisfaction to witness the boy $
calm unwavering modesty throughout this great
acc:amation After the first piece was over he
slipped his hand into mine. and whispered. with
smile I am ireaIfuliy nervous. all the same
THE public kept up furious applause nnt', ne
way downstairs | had to bring him back again anu
again -. ...,,, h,,, droo,nt OF or
wished for more complete triumph. +, r,
'.The principal aim OF first appearance In Eng
every one VINO cares for music here has taken the
lad TO heart and Will cherish him seadfasty
free OF worry and care he shall for the next two or
three years devote his energy to. his art with ms
should take plenty OF exercise develop hi. bodily
strength. 50 that after three years ne WI" De as
Without absolute peace and quiet. do not think
grudge him the manifold gifts he has been ehdo"e'
with IN, 49,, r,,, heartfelt,
greetings and remain. yours sincerely. ,,., NV.
"FELIX MENDELssOHN BARrhoLDf.
"of course YOU remember much that is interest
Ing concerning Schumann | ohservsi. VII YOU
,eii me something about his friendship win anu
N can only say that schumann was WONDERFULLY
ainabie and expansive TO me- ttPieg .rosiion WA.
Of a very silent and scf-con,alned nature he LED a
aul.t and most monotonous ne apparently H'ea"-
sIIr would ST, Tor hours medi;a,lng with his hand
pressed against his 4ps. am Nr'H III W'H'
Of suppressed nervousness II Was useiess 10 "'e"P'
10 rouse him. . ,,, .,,. u.r1ais
chill and after dinner over retired 10 cor
ner and sat watching Schumann In silent WONDER
10y the open window o..,r ,,ho
,Night was drawing near. and SchuHann VINO
had been gazing at the stars making their appear
anr. took me ID the window and pointed TO heaven
10 YOU know b" askei suddenly. srok'hk my
checks very softly whether the stars are aware
that here below there Is l!itle boy VINO pays '"e
violin very nicely -, A.,,,. hts
likes ana dlslikes TO his acquantanc"s, n" "9uin
never st down unless he could TIT up the chaIr
next 10 him and In this wis" snow an uhsy inpa
,h,,ic n.iyhlor that his proximity was not desired
n n. wished any 10 talk with him. ne "oul
quietly put down the chair, and thus invite CONVEX
satOn. ,.,-..A g. "a,
cotrs. "A matter Of worldwide notOriety. thry uSei
10 dine together constantly. ana soon gh'httrd "Dou
them the companonship Of such Interesting anu
learned men as David and. later. Ferdinand Hller
..srhumnnn's love and admiration were mainly
centred I'm MendelssOhu. and II was a noteworthy
fact that however silent or moody SchuHlanh nap
r.n.1 10 be-. he could Ice stirred 10 Vrh''h"nt ~
,t,.ment n any should hy chance SPEAK us
parnringiy about Mcndcls-Ohn In his presence
Or Joachim spoke with much enthusiasm a np
Nendelssohn's delivery. to quot" MS WORDS ! he
d.ucacy and electricity ~ his paying was Almost III
describablv m form and then he was marvellous
ia strict tlmokecper His memory Was ai'ke re-
.rrtivc and rotcntVc. - mucI 80 th1 attri n"''Is
hoard ore or two pieces FOR the nrst TINE ne
s,,,tI I'll down and give his audience n melee eN
tcmporlzaton ON the subjects ne nad ho'eu !" MS