On the Physiological Perception of Musical Tone
John Gray McKendrick · The Musical Times and Singing Class Circular · 1899
the master, and to assist at the festival performances in connection therewith.The simple and impressive monument has been appropriately placed in the Englische Garten, in picturesque and idyllic surroundings, such as so passionate a lover of nature as Brahms himself was wont to delight in.It is the work of Professor Hildebrand of Dresden, and consists mainly of a bronze bust of the composer, resting on a massive ornamental base.The inaugural ceremony was preceded by a performance, in the Hauptkirche, of the " Deutsches Requiem," in which the combined forces of the principal choral societies of Saxe-Meiningen and the largely reinforced Meiningen orchestra under Herr Fritz Steinbach's direction, took part.After this excellent performance, the executants and visitors forming an imposing procession, repaired to the Englische Garten, where Herr Nachbaur, of the Court Theatre, recited a prologue written by Brahms's intimate friend, Herr Widmann, and Professor Joachim delivered an oration in which eloquent reference was made to the leading phases in the career of the great musician whose memory was being honoured.The monument was then uncovered by the burgomaster.Laurel wreaths and floral tributes were deposited by the Duke and Duchess of Saxe-Meiningen, by a deputation from the Viennese Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde, and others, the proceedings terminating with a fine performance, again in the church