Then follows an analysis of the work, which want of space prevents us from giving. No need to say that it is favorable to our violinist-composer.
We will mention only some of the papers which have spoken of the evening in question,—"La France," "La Liberté," "La Revue et Gazette des Théâtres," "La Presse Théâtrale," "La Ménestrel," "La Semaine Musicale," &c.
On the subject of the "Quatuor for Stringed Instruments" we will cite the article of the "Gazette Musicale" of the 12th of March, 1872:—
"The old Schumann Society, all concerts of which are consecrated to the liberation of the territory, is not as exclusive in the composition of its programmes as its title would make you suppose.
"Thus is it that one has there very vivaciously applauded, Saturday, a 'Quatuor for Stringed Instruments,' by Mr. White. We signal this beautiful composition to the amateur's attention. This young master shows in it the most serious qualities united to a perfect clearness and purity of melody, with execution very remarkable, and which received one of the warmest receptions."
Here is the document we have before mentioned:—
IMPERIAL CONSERVATOIRE OF MUSIC AND DECLAMATION.
(Extract of the Document of the Seating of the Committee on Musical Studies, 16th December, 1868.)
The Committee on Musical Studies for Violin, of the Conservatoire, has read with interest the work which Mr. White has presented for its approbation.