Keywords: Choral concerts
Item 6822
Venetian Dance choral program, 1912
Contributed by: Portland Public Library Date: 1892 Location: Portland Media: Ink on paper
Item 6230
Handel oratorio program, Portland, 1883
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society 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.
Exhibit
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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"… minstrel and vaudeville shows, oratories, chorales and dramatics were all available on a regular basis by nationally known stars as well as local…"
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Surry by the Bay - Surry Opera Company
"He invited his Zen students, members of local choral groups, and anyone with interest to join him in performing Verdi’s Aida and Mozart’s The Magic…"
