Twenty-five years of the Philadelphia Orchestra, 1900-1925
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"Twenty-five years of the Philadelphia Orchestra, 1900-1925" by Frances Anne Wister is a historical account written in the early 20th century. It chronicles the founding and first quarter-century of the Philadelphia Orchestra, emphasizing its conductors, civic backers, and the organizational structures that sustained it. The narrative blends institutional history with the city’s broader musical heritage, documenting key concerts, campaigns, and milestones. The opening of the book traces Philadelphia’s musical roots from colonial church music and the first public concerts through early teachers, instrument makers, and societies, notably the Musical Fund Society and the Academy of Music. It then pivots to the decisive turn of 1899–1900: the discovery of Fritz Scheel at Woodside Park, the Philippine benefit concerts that proved a professional orchestra’s viability, and the rapid move to a guaranty-backed series culminating in the first official concert. Early chapters profile Scheel’s ba
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