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First evening meeting of the Chromatic Club
Established in 1898, the Chromatic Club of Buffalo still exists today, and is our oldest active music organization. This event in 1903 was attended by Mary Seaton Kleinhans, an accomplished pianist and vocalist, and wife of the owner of Kleinhan's…
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Buffalo Symphony Orchestra
The Buffalo Symphony Orchestra of the 1920s (not to be confused with other early Buffalo orchestras with similar names) was led by Arnold Cornelissen. A young Harold Arlen, who grew up in Buffalo, took piano lessons from Maestro Cornelissen.Louise…
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Zweites Concert der Saison 1897-98
The Buffalo Orpheus, a German singing society, was established in 1869 by former members of the Buffalo Liedertafel chorus.German musician John Lund came to Buffalo in 1887 and became an integral part of the musical community. He conducted several…
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Buffalo Orchestra
The Federal Music Project (FMP) was part of the New Deal/Works Progress Administration program to employ musicians, conductors and composers during the Great Depression.Conductor Franco Autori joined the FMP and came to Buffalo in 1936, where he…
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Maurice Ravel
The Statler Hotel Ballroom hosted many musical performers, including French composer and conductor Maurice Ravel. Buffalo Morning Express drama critic and playwright Marian de Forest managed the Buffalo Musical Foundation and presented this concert.
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The Symphony Orchestra of New York
One of several visits to Buffalo by famed conductor Damrosch and the New York Symphony Orchestra.
Position: 185 (70 views)
Second Concert in Convention Hall
The Guido Chorus was a male choral group of business and professional men, founded by Seth Clark in 1904 and active to 1965. The group was one of many popular singing societies in Buffalo's music history.
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The Philharmonic Society of New York, Arturo Toscanini
Italian conductor Arturo Toscanini was one of the most acclaimed musicians of the late 19th and of the 20th century. Buffalo Morning Express drama critic and playwright Marian de Forest managed the Buffalo Musical Foundation and presented this…
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Philharmonic Concerts
Famed Russian composer, pianist, and conductor Rachmaninoff performed in Buffalo many times. Zorah Berry was a successful impresario who brought renowned musicians and singers to Buffalo during her 40 year career.
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Sergei Rachmaninoff
Rachmaninoff was a famous Russian composer, pianist, and conductor who performed in Buffalo many times. Bellanca, Michael, and Kraft were some of the first female impresarios in Buffalo.
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