Good Words For Prof. Jonas

The following is taken frotn the Chisago Chrouicle for Otober 23. Oommenting upon the ohaniber conoert in the 3timrny series given on Tuesday evenng Ootober 22, it says : Alberto Jonas is a pianist of far more than oidiuary acquirenaents. His teohnique is eqnal to any demands; his coinmand of the pedal is one of the greatest charms of his playing, and that he has inuch fire and fine musical feeliug was manifest, although the nnthoughtfulnness of his selection, the ballet musio from Qluck's "Alceste," arranged by St. Saens, prevented him from showiug those qualities to advantage. The Beethoven trio was given with fine effect, dne in a great measure to the fine playing of Alberto Jonas. The Chicago Tribune for October 23, in speaking oï the chamber concert in the Snmmy series, given in Central Music hall, on Tnesday evening, guur aat Díiij ca . Two irnprovernents last evening over the opening concert were the shortening of the program and more even selectipns in the matter of assistiug musicians. The first of these to be considered, the pianist Alberto Jonas, displayed finish and delicacy that in frequent movements approachcd Joseffy. His response in the matter of bmadth is limited, but in clearness, fluency and a certain musici anly poise he attained to admirable things. In addition to the Saint-Saens number, excellent imprcpriety öf selection, Mr. Jonas assisted ia the Beethoven trio, op. 97, together With Mr. Spiering and Mr. Diestal. The Times-Herald says: Mr. Alberto Jonas is scholarly, thoughtful, intense, and commands his piauo admirably.