Keywords: Boston Festival Orchestra
Item 6321
Program from 1899 Kotzschmar Jubilee, 1899
Contributed by: Portland Public Library Date: 1899-06-30 Location: Portland Media: Ink on paper
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Hermann Kotzschmar: Portland's Musical Genius
During the second half of the 19th century, "Hermann Kotzschmar" was a familiar household name in Portland. He spent 59 years in his adopted city as a teacher, choral conductor, concert artist, and church organist.
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A fire and two men whose lives were entwined for more than 50 years resulted in what is now considered to be "the Jewel of Portland" -- the Austin organ that was given to the city of Portland in 1912.
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