I do not know whether my dedication was flattering to Mr. Auer, but in spite of his genuine friendship he never tried to conquer the difficulties of this concerto. He pronounced it impossible to play, and this verdict, coming from such an authority as... Tchaikovsky; His Life and Works: With Extracts from His Writings, and the ... - Page 180 by Rosa Newmarch - 1900 - 232 pages Full view -
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