had an ovation such as is accorded only to a popular prima donna at the opera.

Again and again he had to get up and bow after every movement of his concerto; again and again was he recalled at the close ...

For once a prophet has had great honour in his own country ...

He played with that splendid kind of virtuosity which makes one forget the technique." Concerning the concerto, Mr.
W.J.Henderson wrote (in the _Times_) that it was difficult to speak of it "in terms of judicial calmness, for it is made of the stuff that calls for enthusiasm.

There need be no hesitation," he continued, "in saying that Mr.MacDowell in this work fairly claims the position of an American master.