Word: slovakian
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Dates: during 1919-1919
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...prohibition of Mr. Kreisler's playing it takes an attitude that is Prussian in essence, and diametrically contrary to real Americanism. There is nothing un-American or unpatriotic in listening to great music. Art transcends international boundaries -- a thing is beautiful whether it is American, or German, or Czecho-Slovakian, in its origin. Mr. Kreisler, while he is Austrian and fought three months against Russia, being honorably discharged after wounded in defence of his country, is a genius of high calibre. His mastery of the violin places him among the first players of modern times...