The mountain singer's knees trembled a little as the accompanist struck the keys, and her first note stole out, sweetly clear and naturally fresh.
"The Tempering"
Charles Neville Buck
He was giving lessons to the mistress of Correr, the Venetian ambassador-a "rare musical enthusiast"-and he employed Haydn to act as accompanist during the lessons.
"Haydn"
J. Cuthbert Hadden
That Haydn should become the instructor of Fraulein Martinez in no way compromised his dignity; nor can any reasonable objection be raised against his filling the post of, accompanist to the ambassador's mistress.
"Haydn"
J. Cuthbert Hadden