a concert of the philharmonic society in 1875 was reviewed: "vieuxtemps's "adagio" and "rondo", from his concerto in e, were the movements chosen by signor papini... in these selections the italian artist found excellent opportunity for the disclosure of his undoubtedly fine qualities of tone and executancy. as regards the former, nothing could be more inviting to the ear, because of its silvery richness; while, in all the arts of bravura playing, he was at once clear and articulate..."