The Misses Burrow: presenting execllent music in a most charming and delightful manner

              SO THIS, THEN, IS A FOREWORD OF
THE MISSES BURROW
Presenting Excellent Music in a Most Charming and Delightful Manner
Singly and solitary the artist has to follow his narrow, rock-bestrewn path midst pain and suffering; no one can follow him there.  If he succeeds to make himself understood by the few, he is successful indeed.  But the crowd, the masses, you ask: 'Pshaw!'  Has it not cried 'Hosanna!' today and 'Crucify him!' on the morrow?


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Shellye Burrow Violinist and Pianiste

Nelle Burrow Pianiste and Reader

Music is evidently a necessity of our existence, and the more the taste for it is developed in its highest form the greater will be our appreciation of the good and beautiful.

TENNESSEE ARTISTS AND ENTERTAINERS

HOME ADDRESS: MILAN, TENNESSEE



The Misses Burrow Delight a Large Audience:


Misses Shellye and Nelle Burrow, known as the 'Tennessee Artists and Entertainers,' gave a performance in the Sunday School room of the Second Baptist Church last night to a large and appreciative audience.  Miss Shellye is a talented violiniste, and Miss Nelle a very finished pianiste, and the execution of both on their respective instruments is a pelasure to hear and behold.  The musical numbers were interspersed with readings by Miss Nelle Burrow, and a section of the Millsaps College Glee Club also contributed several selections that proved a pleasing feature.—
The Daily Clarion Ledger, Jackson, Miss., April 28, 1908.


Greenfield Times, 1895:
Little Miss Nelle Burrow performs most amazingly for a little pianist.  She sang sweetly and played most gracefully on the piano.  Much was expected of the little musician, and the audience was not disappointed.  Faultlessly dressed in a pink silk costume, with a bewitching cluster of golden curls, she was the cynosure of all eyes as she sat at the piano and played with as much self-confidence and artistic touch as is possessed by 'Blind Tom.'

Marshall's Rare Musical Treat—Misses Burrow, Noted Tennessee Artists, Delight Audience:


A select audience in the lecture room of the First Methodist Church last night enjoyed one of the rarest treats of the season.  The Misses Burrow, the noted Tennessee artists, kept the audience thrilled for about an hour.  Miss Shellye, with her superb violin solos, from selections from the old masters, rendered as only an artist can, showed a wonderful conception of the spirit of the company, and displayed a technic and touch and control of her instrument that was truly marvelous.  Miss Nelle, with her exquisite reading and recitations, kept the audience in laughter or in tears.  Her rendering of 'The Mustard Plaster' certainly did 'draw.'  The piano selections of the young ladies, by each in solo, and both in duet, brought forth as much applause as their other numbers.  Nearly all the numbers were so heartily encored that they were compelled to respond, which they did in their own happy way.—
Marshall (Texas) Messenger, 1908.

Pleasant Concert Last Night—Large Number of Music Lovers Enjoyed the Program.


The concert given at the Riflemen's Armory last night by the Tennessee Artists and Entertainers, assisted by local talent, under the auspices of the Catholic Church, was a success in every way, and was greatly enjoyed by the large audience present.  The Misses Burrow, of Tennessee, are musicians and entertainers of ability, and in their playing and reciting they received liberal applause from the audience.—
Brunswick (Ga.) Daily News, April 16, 1909.

At Greenwood, Miss., 1909.


The Misses Burrow, the Tennessee musicians and entertainers, appeared at the Dixie on Wednesday and Thursday nights this week.  Standing room was at a premium both nights, and the audiences were delighted with the entertainment both nights, as was attested by the frequent and repeated encores.  The Misses Burrow are elegant ladies, and their entertainment is high-class in the extreme.  Their music is superb, and it is a treat to go and hear them.—
The Greenwood Enterprise, Greenwood, Miss., March 19, 1909.

Delightful Program by Artists, 1909:


Last night, at Gressetts Hall, a very pleasing and artistic entertainment, consisting of high-class music and readings, was given by the Misses Burrow, under the auspices of the ladies of the Fifteenth Avenue Baptist Church.  Taken altogether, it was one of the most refined entertainments enjoyed in this city lately.  The young entertainers have a most attractive personality, and received numerous encores, to which they gracefully responded.—
Meridian (Miss.) Dispatch, April 3, 1909.

Delightful Concert—The Misses Burrow Charmed Their Audience at Salisbury, N. C., 1909.


The concert last evening by the Tennessee Artists was a grand success.  The Misses Burrow are indeed talented musicians, and rendered a program of rare excellence.  Their playing fairly astonished the audience, and was received with vigorous applause.  Miss Shellye Burrow is a violiniste of exceptional merit.  She plays with rare expression and power.  Her touch and technic are remarkable, and her charming personality adds to her stage appearance.  The accompaniments of Miss Nelle Burrow and her piano solos displayed unusual talent.  She possesses rare comprehension of the meaning of the composition and power of interpretation.  Her exquisite reading and recitations charmed the whole audience.  The rendering of 'The Mustard Plaster' was superb.  Words are inadequate to express the pleasure and delight of the audience as it sat entranced with the beautiful personality of the Burrow Sisters.  Highly accomplished young ladies, educated under European masters, giving such a high-class entertainment is a treat which Salisbury seldom enjoys.—
Salisbury Post.


Florence Daily Times, Florence, S. C., 1909:
The Misses Burrow, who gave an entertainment at the Auditorium last evening, are still the guests of the ladies who had it in charge.  They came to Florence most highly recommended as accomplished musicians and artists in their line.  The Misses Burrow play and read and have a dainty and refined program, and those who heard them enjoyed a most delightful treat.  They are appearing in the leading cities of the South, and everywhere are being given the most flattering press notices.

Asheville, N. C., 1909:

A very cultured audience in Asheville heard with great pleasure the entertainments given by the Misses Burrow, of Milan, Tenn.  Miss Burrow's technic was artistic in the extreme, both on the piano and violin.  Miss Nelle Burrow is an excellent pianiste and accompanist, also a reader of great cleverness.  Asheville was charmed with the appearance of these talented artists, and any cultured community in North Carolina would be honored in having them in its midst.



Fort Smith Times, Fort Smith, Ark., 1908:
The Baptist Young People's Union of the Lexington Avenue Baptist Church conducted an entertainment of high character when the Misses Shellye and Nelle Burrow, known professionally as the Tennessee Artists, appeared under the auspices of B. Y. P. U. in a high-class musical.  Miss Nell Burrow is also a reader possessing rare ability, and her impersonation of children is almost perfect.  She is also a piano artist, as is her sister.  Miss Shellye afforded entertainment for all by rendering several selection on the violin.  The instrument she uses in her concerts is prized very highly by the young lady.  It is one of the rare old instruments, and is 150 years old.  Inspiring harmony is produced by the young artists, and all who heard her were highly pleased.

Carter Helm Jones, Pastor Baptist White Temple, Oklahoma City, Okla., Dec. 14, 1909:

The entertainment given by the Misses Burrow, of Tennessee, at the White Temple last night, was an artistic triumph and will always be a charming memory in the minds of the representative audience whom they delighted.  The winsome and magnetic personality of the entertainers graciously enhanced each number of the entertainment.


Evening Texarkanian, Texarkana, Arkansas-Texas, 1908:
The recital by the Burrow Sisters—elocution and instrumental music—at the Central Methodist Church last night drew an audience which fairly filled the building.  The recital was pronounced by those in attendance as one of the finest ever given in Texarkana.  Both young ladies are artists, and have rare natural gifts.  To say that the audience was delighted does not fully express it.  The young ladies are members of one of the best families of Tennessee, and are highly connected.


Daily Times, Valdosta, Ga., 1908:
The entertainment by the Misses Burrow, at the Auditorium, was one of the best musical attractions ever heard in Valdosta.  These young ladies were educated under European masters, and their work has received the highest praise in this country.  We invite them to our city again, as all like good music and readings.


Daily Times, Tampa, Fla., 1908:
The Misses Burrow gave a delightful entertainment at the Tampa Bay Casino yesterday evening.  As rare artists in music and reading they won all hearts, each number being lavishly applauded.  In addition to the regular program, several numbers were given by the Baraca Quartette, W. O. Stubbs, P. P. Carroll, H. L. Candler, Asheville, N. C., and G. Lenfesty, which were well received.


St. Louis Republic, World's Fair, 1904:
A large audience attended the recital at Kentucky Building by the Misses Burrow, of Tennessee.  Misses Shellye and Nelle are both accomplished performers on violin and piano, and their renditions were received with appreciation.

Jackson Whig, Jackson, Tenn., 1907:

Last evening, for the first time, the Misses Burrow appeared on the Chautauqua program.  Their playing fairly astonished the audience and was received with vigorous applause.  Miss Shellye Burrow, on the violin, with Miss Nelle as her accompanist, upon the piano, added greatly to the success of last evening's entertainment, so much so that they were forced to give encore upon encore, with which they charmed the whole audience.  The concert was one of the greatest musical treats Jackson has ever had.  The Misses Burrow are indeed true musicians.


The News-Democrat, Paducah, Ky., 1907:
Miss Burrow, with her violin, is an artist.  She handles her instrument with grace, and shows rare skill in making the strings express exquisite melody and rare musical conception.  She gave several classical selections and responded to encores with lighter numbers.  Miss Nelle Burrow, besides playing all the accompaniments on the piano, rendered two solos on that instrument that demonstrated the strength and suppleness of her fingers and wrists and the understanding of the technical requirements of her profession.  She is a sympathetic accompanist and a clever pianist.


The Banner, Nashville, Tenn., 1907:
The Misses Burrow are gifted Tennessee Artists and Entertainers.  The elder Miss Burrow has just returned from Europe, where she studied under the renowned Sevick, one of the great violin teachers of the world, and also under the great piano teachers of Berlin.  Her touch and technic are remarkable, and her charming personality adds to the success of her stage appearance.  Miss Nelle Burrow is also a talented pianist whose playing has won much admiration for her.
Miss Shellye Burrow is a violinist of exceptional merit.  She plays with rare expression and power, and possesses a most charming individuality of manner.  Miss Nelle Burrow plays wonderfully for one so young.  She is not only a splendid accompanist, but an excellent pianist.—DeLong Rice, December 3, 1907.





CLIPPING FROM
THE ATLANTIC DAILY NEWS
ON BOARD
THE STEAMSHIP AMERIKA
January 28th, 1906.  Evening before landing at Plymouth, England.

Charity Concert under management of
MADAM SCHUMAN HEINK

We make special mention also of Miss Shellye Burrow, of Tennessee, as a pianist and accompanist.  This lady can be justly described as a musical genius.  She is not only cultured, but she has music in her soul, which apparently gets to her fingers when she touches the keys of a piano.  Her playing was marvelous.  She has technic and had execution and tone at her command, and is certainly a true artist, who will long be remembered by many on board.

Bruno Hinze Reinold, Stern's Conservatory, Berlin, Germany, 1906:

Miss Burrow is one of my very talented piano pupils; she possesses a remarkable technical dexterity.  She has, therefore, my highest recommendation as a soloist of the first rank.

Miss Burrow is a true musician.—Prof. Sevcik, Prague, Bohemia, 1906.

Herr W. E. Kritch, Teacher of Violin, Stern's Conservatory, Berlin, Germany, 1906:

Miss Shellye Burrow is very talented on the violin.  Her playing is distinguished by temperament and dignity of interpretation.  She has the qualities for a thorough concert performer, and would recommend her as such.


The Narodni List—National News 1906, Prague, Bohemia:
Miss Shellye Burrow added greatly to the success of the concert by her magnificent technic and fiery temperament, so much so that she was forced to give an encore, the same being Fantasei on our Bohemian National Hymn, with which she completely captivated the audience.  Prof. Sevcik himself praised all the artists very highly, and we herewith wish the greatest kind of luck to them on their road to artistic fame.


Summaviske Proudy, Prachatitz, Bohemia, 1906:
Miss Shellye Burrow in her fiery playing of the Dennei Etude for piano, astounded the audience, and was rewarded with vigorous, never-ending applause.  Her 'bravure technic' is unsurpassable.  The presence of Prof. Sevcik gave the concert a brilliant tinge.
Miss Shellye Burrow's playing called forth the admiration of her entire audience.  She melted and charmed the hearts of many.—Rev. J. F. Dickie, Pastor American Church, Berlin, Germany, 1906.


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