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The Annals of Music in America during the first hundred years contain very little that would seem to be of any importance to the musicians of today. Nevertheless it is as interesting to note the beginnings of music in this newly settled country as to watch the appearance of th...
1921. Jan. 13. Production, from MS., of Josef Stransky's two songs for voice and orchestra, "Thy Fragrant Hair," and "Hymnus," by the Philharmonic Orchestra, New York City, with...
8. Chapter 8The first decade of the twentieth century was noteworthy for the establishment of orchestras throughout the land. During the nineteenth century the development of the resources...
6. Chapter 6The period of fifteen years from 1875 to 1890 was most certainly a period of progress. Not only was the country growing rapidly in population and wealth, but means of communicat...
5. Chapter 5During this period musical events moved forward quite rapidly, and though there was a pause during the years of the Civil War--from 1861 to 1865--after that time increasing ener...
7. Chapter 7Large orchestras were established all over the country--Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, San Francisco, Los Angeles, widely scattered cities, were among those which made serious efforts...
4. Chapter 4During these twenty-five years the list of items on record is far greater than during any preceding period of similar time. Possibly this may be accounted for by the greater fac...
2. Chapter 2The first item of especial interest in this period is the performance of the "Beggar's Opera" at the "Theatre in Nassau Street," New York. This theatre was a rather tumbledown a...
3. Chapter 3In 1800 we find the first mention of the use of the bassoon. This was in Bethlehem, Pa., and it seems to complete the list of instruments for the average orchestra. Notwithstand...
1. Chapter 1The Annals of Music in America during the first hundred years contain very little that would seem to be of any importance to the musicians of today. Nevertheless it is as intere...