The Boston Symphony Orchestra an Historical Sketch

""The Boston Symphony Orchestra: An Historical Sketch"" is a book written by M.A. DeWolfe Howe that provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. The book explores the orchestra's origins, its early years, and its evolution into one of the most renowned orchestras in the world. The author delves into the personalities and contributions of the orchestra's conductors, musicians, and administrators, highlighting the key moments and milestones in the orchestra's history. The book also explores the orchestra's repertoire, from its early performances of classical music to its embrace of contemporary works. Throughout the book, Howe provides fascinating insights into the orchestra's inner workings, including its finances, its relationships with other cultural institutions, and its impact on the cultural life of Boston and beyond. ""The Boston Symphony Orchestra: An Historical Sketch"" is a must-read for anyone interested in classical music, the history of American culture, or the arts in general. It is a rich and engaging account of one of the world's most important cultural institutions.1914. The story of the Orchestra composed from a considerable body of original and never-before-published papers and material. Contents: The Beginnings under Georg Henschel; The Establishing under Wilhelm Gericke; The Service of Arthur Nikisch and Emil Paur; The Second Term of Wilhelm Gericke; Dr. Karl Muck, Max Fiedler, and again Dr. Muck. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.