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Collection name Worcester County Musical Association (1879)
Unique identifier d.488.g.(6.)
Description Programme and wordbook for the Twenty-Second Annual Festival, presented by the Worcester County Musical Association, and held between 22 and 26 September 1879 at the Mechanics Hall, Worcester, Massachusetts.

Detailed information regarding the vocal, instrumental and orchestral performers involved, including The New York Glee Club, The Schubert Quartette (vocal), Senor Diaz Albertini (violin), the Eichberg Quartette and the Germania Orchestra, conducted by Carl Zerrahn

Programmes and wordbooks for five afternoon and three evening performances, including presentations of Gounod’s Messe Solenelle and Handel’s Messiah. A strong emphasis on vocal music is partially balanced by a ‘Symphony Concert’ including Beethoven, Symphony No. 8 and Grieg, Piano Conerto in A minor.

This document begins with a statement from Worcester County Musical Association and also includes details regarding ticketing arrangements and comprehensive lists of those involved in the organization of the festival. Also, length programme notes on Gounod, Beethoven and Handel.
Date range 1879 - 1879
Associated People and Organisations Zerrahn, Carl - Worcester County Musical Association - Schubert Quartette - New York Glee Club - Handel, George Frideric - Grieg, Edvard - Gounod, Charles - Germania Orchestra - Eichberg Quartette - Beethoven, Ludwig van - Albertini, Diaz -
Associated Places Mechanic's Hall, Worcester, MA
Associated Times 19th century - late Victorian 1876-1899
Associated Content Word books Programme notes
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