Kaltenborn Quartet: of New York City

              TWENTY-SECOND SEASON OF THE
KALTENBORN QUARTET
1916   OF NEW YORK CITY   1917

Franz Kaltenborn First Violin
Seraphin Albisser Second Violin


FRANZ KALTENBORN Director
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Max Barr Viola
William Durieux Violoncello

For terms and dates, address
FRANZ KALTENBORN, 145 West 82d St., New York City
Telephone 4128 Schuyler



The KALTENBORN QUARTET
of
NEW YORK CITY
Recognized as New York's leading Chamber Music Organization, was organized in New York City in 1895, and from its first season proved immensely successful, everywhere winning the greatest praise for its excellent performances of classical compositions.

The repertoire of the Quartet includes the best works of all the composers of classical and modern Chamber Music, and the programs include Quartets, Quintets, Trios, Sonatas, Violin and 'Cello Solos.

The Quartet has concertized at the leading Colleges, Clubs and Musical Societies, Churches and private Musicales throughout the country, and prominent artists who have appeared in conjunction with the Kaltenborn Quartet are:

Robert Blass
Enrico Caruso
Miss Augusta Cottlow
Mme. Shanna Cumming
Paul Dufault
Mrs. Harriet Foster
Paolo Gallico
Glenn Hall
Mme. Christine Schumann-Heink
Mme. Louise Homer
Henry Holden Huss
Mme. Jeanne Jomelli
Mme. Emma Juch
Bruno Oscar Klein
Mme. Mary Hissem de Moss
Edward McDowell
Felix Mottl
Raoul Pugno
Anton Seidl
Miss Jessie Shay
Robert Thallon
Miss Edith Thompson
Mme. Henrietta Wakefield
Leopold Winkler
 and many others

The Kaltenborn Quartet is now in its twenty-second season and enjoys the distinction of being the most popular organization of its kind.




Criticised by Some of the Leading Papers
A few press notices regarding the very successful tour of seven weeks, comprising forty concerts, just completed.  Covering sixteen States and 9,000 miles.


New York
Ohio
Tennessee
North Carolina
South Carolina
Indiana
Kentucky
Michigan
Illinois
Iowa
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas


The Harriman Record, Harriman, Tenn.
There was a large audience present to greet the Kaltenborn Quartet.  Every number on the program was a gem and received hearty applause.  Hope they will come this way again.


The Hutchinson Gazette, Hutchinson, Kansas.
The Kaltenborn Quartet of New York did fine work.  Mr. Kaltenborn conducts a municipal orchestra in Central Park in the summer and plays on tours in the winter.  Mr. Kaltenborn plays in a masterful manner.


The Chronicle, Muskegon, Mich.
The Kaltenborn Quartet of New York City gave a concert composed in large part of highly classical numbers, rendered in a manner that won the approval of even the most critical.  The Quartet exhibited throughout an accuracy of ensemble work that was noteworthy.  Mr. Kaltenborn's playing was artistic and was given well-deserved applause.


The Daily Forum, Bucyrus, Ohio.
A splendid audience filled the house, anticipating an evening of delightful music with the Kaltenborn Quartet.  The Quartet opened the program with one of Mendelssohn's matchless compositions.  The other six numbers were from as many great composers, and the sentiment so skillfully expressed as to interpret the moods and thoughts that inspired the composers.  The Quartet played as one man with an attainment in ensemble and tone shading that approached the marvelous.  The solo by Franz Kaltenborn, first violinist, gave direct evidence to his Bucyrus audience of his princely rank in the music world.  Mr. Kaltenborn directs symphony orchestras in New York City, where he is hailed as a master.


The Bucyrus Evening Telegraph, Bucyrus, Ohio.
The Kaltenborn Quartet gave one of the finest concerts ever given before a Bucyrus audience.  It was at once noticeable how well the instruments kept together, what perfect rhythm and beautiful expression was executed by the Quartet.  In all the work of the evening this was most commendable.


Lancaster Daily Gazette, Lancaster, Ohio.
The Kaltenborn Quartet of New York City gave a splendid concert.  Mr. Kaltenborn's solos proved that he is a master of the king of instruments.  He exhibited wonderful technique, especially in the difficult Czardas, by Hubay.


The Daily Banner, Mt. Vernon, Ohio.
The concert of the Kaltenborn Quartet of New York City was a rare treat for the music lovers of the city.  All pronounced the Quartet as the finest ever heard in Mt. Vernon.  The Quartet succeeded in a masterly way in bringing out the characteristics of the great Mendelssohn, Beethoven, Haydn and others.  The violin solo work of Franz Kaltenborn was exceptionally fine.


Conneaut News-Herald, Conneaut, Ohio.
The first number of the Kaltenborn Quartet of New York was the 'Quartet in D major' by Mendelssohn, and was played with that technique and skill that only the most practised instrumentalists can assume.  The number was heartily applauded and a beautiful encore was given.  Franz Kaltenborn captivated the audience with his violin solos, 'Berceuse' by Oberthur, and 'Czardas' by Hubay, both delivered in perfect manner.


Sterling Daily Gazette, Sterling, Ill.
Some of the most beautiful compositions have been written for stringed quartets by the masters.  When the instruments are in the hands of cultured musicians, as in the case of the Kaltenborn Quartet of New York, the effect is delightful.  The solos by Mr. Kaltenborn, first violinist, 'Berceuse' by Oberthur and 'Czardas' by Hubay, were played in a masterful manner.


Sterling Daily Standard, Sterling, Ill.
The Kaltenborn Quartet program was well arranged and the interpretations were excellent.


The Journal-Standard, Freeport, Ill.
The Kaltenborn Quartet pleased a large audience.  The solo given by Mr. Kaltenborn was very enjoyable.


The Geneseo Republic, Geneseo, Ill.
The Kaltenborn Quartet from New York did wonderfully effective playing and held the closest attention of the audience.  The numbers of the Quartet ranged from the modern style of Grieg to the quaint finale from Haydn's quartet.  The andante and variations from Beethoven quartet deserves special mention.  Mr. Kaltenborn's violin solos were of a very high order.  The 'Czardas,' a national dance of Hungary, was the favorite with the audience, to which he added a charming encore, 'The Swan,' by Saint-Saëns.



The State Register, Springfield, Ill.
The Kaltenborn Quartet of New York City, one of the finest Quartets in the country, appeared before a good-sized and appreciative audience.  Their program was of a very high character, consisting of compositions of Haydn, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Grieg, Tschaikowsky, Hubay, Saint-Saëns, Oberthur, Moskowski and Grainger, and they were enthusiastically applauded.


The Daily Republican, Mitchell, S. D.
The program of the Kaltenborn Quartet, one of New York's famous chamber music organizations, included many of the best compositions of the leading composers of modern chamber music, consisting of quartets and solos.  Their work was enthusiastically received by the large audience present.


The Brookings Register, Brookings, S. D.
The work of the Kaltenborn Quartet is deserving of great credit.  Indeed, it is doubtful if a more artistic organization could be obtained.  Their offerings were of the deepest merit and selected from the quartets of the best masters.  Of the slow movements, the Tschaikowsky andante was perhaps most enjoyable, while the difficulties of the Grieg 'Presto al Saltarello' were easily met.  Each member of the Quartet proved himself an artist in the highest sense.  Mr. Kaltenborn appeared to best advantage in the Oberthur 'Berceuse,' bringing out tones of rare purity and beauty.  The Hubay number was more brilliant in character, and the 'Prize Song' by Wagner was admirably rendered.


Brookings County Press, Brookings, S. D.
Playing before a packed house, the Kaltenborn Quartet gave a particularly artistic rendition of the Tschaikowsky andante cantabile.  The Beethoven, Haydn and Mendelssohn numbers were also very enjoyable and the humorous 'Molly on the Shore' attracted many admirers.  The solo by Mr. Kaltenborn, first violin, was also a pleasing feature of the program.


The Daily Courier-Gazette, McKinney, Texas.
That the audience was well pleased was evidenced by the hearty applause given the Kaltenborn Quartet of New York City.  McKinney musical authorities stated after the entertainment had closed that it was the best ever heard here, and spoke in the highest praise of Mr. Kaltenborn and his able associates.  This Quartet is the leading chamber organization of New York City, Mr. Kaltenborn being conductor of all musical concerts given in Central Park of the metropolis, and at Staten Island, and is reputed to be the leading violinist of America.  The Kaltenborn Quartet is a splendid organization.  Their work throughout the evening was marked with a sympathetic unity of tone and interpretation.  Each number was played with a commendable amount of care and feeling.  There was smoothness and finish, as well as genuine fervor, in all numbers.


The Mason City Daily Times, Mason City, Iowa.
The audience that gathered to hear the Kaltenborn Quartet of New York City was large, testing the capacity of the house, and showed appreciation in the breathless silence during the rendering of each number followed by a wild burst of applause and long, continued encores.  Mr. Franz Kaltenborn, first violin, manager of the company, and for whom it is named, is widely known in musical circles.


Mason City Globe-Gazette, Mason City, Iowa.
A rare musical treat was given Mason City by the Kaltenborn Quartet of New York City.  The program was classical throughout and the performers were on a high plane of artistic excellence.


The Herkimer Citizen, Herkimer, N. Y.
The music lovers of Herkimer had a rare treat in hearing the Kaltenborn Quartet.  The individual honors were reaped by Mr. Kaltenborn, whose masterful and colored rendition of Hubay's 'Czardas' won immediate admiration and applause from the audience.


The Evening Telegram, Herkimer, N. Y.
The Kaltenborn Quartet was heard by a large and appreciative audience.  As soloist, Franz Kaltenborn evidenced his virile, masterful style, drawing from the splendid instrument he uses those full sonorous tones which delight the ear before it becomes aware of the delicate tone shades to which they presently fade away.  Followed by a dainty lullaby with the Russian dance in odd harmonic effects, chord after chord, in a manner that brought such an instantaneous outburst of applause as proves the genuineness of the enthusiasm.


Kingfisher Daily Free Press, Kingfisher, Okla.
A large audience greeted the Kaltenborn Quartet.  The program consisted of compositions of the most noted composers, which brought to the audience a better realization of the true harmony and worth of music.  This concert, although comprised of high-class music, was such that even those who were not cultivated to the higher art of music could heartily enjoy.


The Macomb Bystander, Macomb, Ill.
The celebrated Kaltenborn Quartet of New York City appeared before a crowded house, and judging by the number of times the performers responded to encores it was pleasing to the audience.


Coshocton Morning Tribune, Coshocton, Ohio.
In many respects the highest-class musical entertainment ever offered in this city was that of the Kaltenborn Quartet.  The Quartet is composed of artists of unusual ability, and while none of the numbers on the program were of a popular character, there was genuine appreciation of practically every rendition.