Mr. Hochman has done considerable work in composition. Numerous songs have been published and doubtless larger works may be expected later.
XXI.
TERESA CARREÑO
EARLY TECHNICAL TRAINING
A music critic remarked, "That ever youthful and fascinating pianist, Teresa Carreño is with us again."
I well remember how fascinated I was, as a young girl, with her playing the first time I heard it—it was so full of fire, enthusiasm, brilliancy and charm. How I longed and labored to imitate it—to be able to play like that! I not only loved her playing but her whole appearance, her gracious manner as she walked across the stage, her air of buoyancy and conscious mastery as she sat at the piano; her round white arms and wrists, and—the red sash she wore!
During a recent talk with Mme. Carreño, I recalled the above incident, which amused her, especially the memory of the sash.