Word: haendel
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Dates: during 1886-1886
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Following is the programme: L. v. Beethoven, Overture, Leonore No. 3; Joh. Seb. Bach, Toccata (arranged for orchestra by 11. Esser); G. F. Haendel, Largo; L. v. Beethoven, Symphony in B flat...
...true, prevails in most of the very good orchestras, but seldom to such a degree as in the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Notwithstanding the lack of precision of some of the performers, the second number was well given and deserved more applause than fell to its share. The Largo of Haendel was also very well played, the solo part being taken by Mr. Kneisel and rendered in rather too mechanical and unsympathetic a style. Mr. Gericke did not respond to the encore given to the piece. The fourth Symphony of Beethoven was very well played and was the most satisfactory number...
...Boston Symphony Orchestra will play the following music in Sanders Theatre at 4 p.m.: Prelude (Oedipus) - Paine; Toccata - Bach; Largo - Haendel; Symphony - Beethoven. Section D of the lower gallery will be reserved for the invited guests of the University until 10 minutes before 4. Graduates of the University wearing badges will be admitted to the rest of the theatre until 10 minutes before 4. Each gentleman may be accompanied by one lady. At 5 minutes before 4 the doors will be opened to the public, if any room remain...