(Charles) GOUNOD CONCERT Company / Gounod Quartet 1896 New York City Flyer

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This is a rare 1896 advertising brochure promoting the GOUNOD CONCERT COMPANY and the GOUNOD QUARTET based in New York City. The quartet was comprised of W. H. RAYMOND (Tenor), R. A. CARTER (Second Tenor), B. A. BOUGHAN (Baritone) and E. LEON RAINS (Bass) with HELEN R. DINMORE (Reader) and Violinist BERTHA L. CLARK ..... Their statement of introduction reads, "To Managers and Committees: Our entertainments are especially adapted to the requirements of Social Clubs, Church and Choral Societies, Y.M.C.Associations, and any others desiring the services of a superior Concert Company. We purpose maintaining during the coming season the high standard of excellence we have established in the past in the character of the music and recitations rendered, and the general artistic effect of our performances throughout. Our repertoire will be entirely new, embracing many novel and entertaining features. Inviting your attention to the subjoined press notices, and respectfully soliciting your esteemed patronage, we remain. Cordially yours, GOUNOD CONCERT CO." ..... DETAILS: The four page program measures 6" X 9" inches and includes photos of each member of the company on the front and excerpts from reviews and endorsements on the remaining pages ..... CONDITION: With the exception of a light vertical crease, this rare program is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any classical music aficionado or historian. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.
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