New York Turnverein Anniversary: 25th

Event Information

Venue(s):
Turnhalle of the Turnverein

Performance Forces:
Instrumental, Vocal

Record Information

Status:
Published

Last Updated:
29 June 2025

Performance Date(s) and Time(s)

07 Jun 1875, Evening

Performers and/or Works Performed

1)
LIST OF PERFORMER(S)/ORGANIZATION(S)
Participants:  Orchestra, unidentified;  New York Turnverein

Citations

1)
Review: New-York Daily Tribune, 08 June 1875, 12.

“…The festival was opened with a speech by the President, G. Freygang. This was followed by a song by the chorus, accompanied by an orchestra. The other exercises consisted of music and performances upon the horizontal bar by the champions of the Turners. The festivities will be continued today.” 

2)
Review: New York Herald, 08 June 1875, 4.

“…The entertainment opened with a grand festival chorus, composed especially for the occasion, which was chanted by the Turner Liedertafel. The choral selections of the Turn Verein were accompanied by a full orchestra. After this…”