Maine Memory Network

Venetian Dance choral program, 1912

Contributed by: Portland Public Library Date: 1892 Location: Portland Media: Ink on paper

Handel oratorio program, Portland, 1883

Contributed by: Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ Date: 1883-04-23 Location: Portland Media: 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.

The Kotzschmar Memorial Organ

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.

Music in Maine - Opera, Orchestras and Stages

"… such performance included Portland’s first Maine Choral Association festival in 1897, where they billed Blauvelt as, “America’s favorite Concert…"

Music in Maine - Community Music

"… and pianist for the Arden Coombs Orchestra and choral conductor of the State Liberty Chorus. He also wrote books, including Music and Musicians of…"