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This instrumental act entitled “A Night in Venice” was eighteen minutes long.
This all-male quartet includes a notable harpist and a talented violinist, who seem to overshadow the two younger boys. They play classical numbers until the finale, during which they play “rag” songs. The setting changes from a pretty Venetian scene to a church interior.
The harpist should draw attention even in legitimate music circles. The quartet is foolish to play straight classical music for most of the act when the crowd really wants to hear rag. They should cut down the classical numbers or even eliminate them altogether. They could make more money on the big time circuit if they played more popular songs.
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Variety 26:4 (30/03/1912)