Musical societies around 1880
Amsterdam Maatschappij tot Bevordering der Toonkunst (Society for the promotion of Music) Established: 1829. Jerome Alexander Sillem (1840-1912) and Wilhelm Cnoop Koopmans (1837-1895) both friends of Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) and Dirk Herbert Joosten (1840-1930). The Maatschappij tot Bevordering der Toonkunst (abbreviated MBT) is a Dutch organization for choirs who practice singing on a neutral basis. More than 140 choirs […]
Amsterdam Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra (RCO) Forerunners
Orchestras in Amsterdam around 1880 Amsterdam Park Orchestra Existed from 1849 until 1885. Grew from 35 to 70 musicians (in Niels Gades time). Forrunner of the Amsterdam Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra (RCO). Hall: Amsterdam Parkzaal (Park hall). Conductor: Niels Wilhelm Gade (1817-1890). Conductor: Willem Stumpff (1826-1912). Amsterdam Felix Meritis Orchestra Professionals. The orchestra of Felix Meritis was considered […]