The Boston Symphony Orchestra: An Historical Sketch

By Mark Antony DeWolfe Howe

Book Overview

""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 covers the orchestra's origins, its development over the years, the key figures involved in its creation and growth, and the major milestones and achievements of the orchestra. It also includes detailed information about the orchestra's repertoire, performances, and recordings, as well as its impact on the world of classical music. With its detailed research and engaging writing style, ""The Boston Symphony Orchestra: An Historical Sketch"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of classical music and the role of orchestras in shaping the cultural landscape of the United States.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417934913
• ISBN13: 9781417934911
• Release Date: July 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"