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String performer reviews during the First World War - From the Archive: December 1915

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Despite the limitations caused by World War I, London still saw fine performances by Eugène Ysaÿe, Guilhermina Suggia and Albert Sammons among others

I REMEMBER, some time ago now, advocating a change in the hour of evening musical entertainments, similar in fact to that which has come about of late in certain instances, owing to the darkened streets in London and the air raids. My argument was to the effect that by giving concerts at 6 or 6.30, greater enjoyment would ensue and in all probability an increased attendance. Take the case of the business man, hard at work in the city all day. He is really fond of music…

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