Note 61 — Chapter XVIII · 1866 JAPAN
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Years afterwards, when Descharmes was military attaché in London, he came to dine with us. Joachim was of the party and had brought his violin quite unexpectedly. He asked for an accompanist. I had asked no one for the purpose, little thinking that it would be required. Descharmes sat down and played the accompaniments at sight, to Joachim’s amazement and great satisfaction. Both violinist and pianist are now alas! dead.