It may be said with truth that the country was hardly ready for musicianship of the highest quality, and even in 1872, when Wieniawski came with the great pianist and composer, Rubinstein, the two were accepted on their reputation rather than on their merits, which were understood by a comparatively small proportion of their audiences.
"Famous Violinists of To-day and Yesterday"
Henry C. Lahee
When Remenyi visited the United States in 1878, he arrived a few weeks after Wilhelmj, and notwithstanding the fact that the two violinists were widely different in temperament, ideas, musicianship, in fact in every particular, they were frequently made the subjects of comparison.
"Famous Violinists of To-day and Yesterday"
Henry C. Lahee
He combines in a unique degree the highest executive powers with the most excellent musicianship.
"Famous Violinists of To-day and Yesterday"
Henry C. Lahee