A GREAT MUSICAL INVENTION.
ARTISTIC “WELTE” PLAYER.
After many inventions and many failures—A PERFECT INSTRUMENT.
AN INSTRUMENT OF REPRODUCTION. Exact and individual renderings of Classical Music played by the
World's greatest Pianists.
“WELTE” PLAYER can be attached to any ordinary Upright or Horizontal Piano, and is actuated by electricity
instead of foot power. This attachment represents the highest possible development of the pneumatic piano-player, inasmuch
as it furnishes a reproduction of the actual interpretation placed upon the written score of a great composer by the great modern
executant. In the words of a well-known musician, “It is a photograph.”
OPERATION.—After the insertion of the perforated roll, a button is pressed which starts the motor; the tempo lever
is set to the mark which represents the exact time at which the artist played.
Every piece rendered with distinction, for over 100 artists of renown have played for this instrument.
It immortalises a single performance so that the touch of a pianist who has even now passed away, may be handed
down to remote posterity.
The regret of musicians must ever be that this great invention was not brought out in 1809 instead of 1909.
OPINIONS OF THE WORLD'S FAMOUS MUSICIANS:
“My ADMIRATION of the greatest invention which bears the name of
‘WELTE’ is unlimited. In my opinion it is the most amazing of all inven-
tions which have hitherto been made in the field of musical instruments, and its
name will become known and create the greatest sensation throughout the
world.” TERESA CARRENNO.
“I had heard a great deal about the ‘WELTE,’ and am more than de-
lighted after having heard it played. What I found most astonishing was the
perfect reproduction of touch, even to the finest shadings. In short, the
‘WELTE’ is not only human, but superhuman.” MARK HAMBURG.
Testimonies by other famous musicians may be seen on application.
This INSTRUMENT is for you to SEE and HEAR. Public are cordially invited to DAILY RECITALS.
SOLE AGENTS :
NICHOLSON & CO., LTD.,
Palatial Music Warehouse, 342 GEORGE-ST., SYDNEY.