Philharmonic Society of New York Board of Directors Meeting

Event Information

Venue(s):
Residence of George Templeton Strong

Record Information

Status:
Published

Last Updated:
11 October 2025

Performance Date(s) and Time(s)

15 Jul 1870, 10:00 AM

Performers and/or Works Performed

1)
LIST OF PERFORMER(S)/ORGANIZATION(S)
Participants:  Philharmonic Society of New York Board of Directors;  George Templeton Strong

Citations

1)
: Strong, George Templeton. New-York Historical Society. The Diaries of George Templeton Strong, 1863-1869: Musical Excerpts from the MSs, transcribed by Mary Simonson. ed. by Christopher Bruhn., 15 July 1870.

“Philharmonic directors met here from 10 to 12. Programmes for next season reported by the committee. Better than I expected. Beethoven & Mozart are fairly represented, otherwise a possible (alternative) symphony of Haydn’s. Extra concert is discussed. ‘Beethoven Centennial,’ 17th Dec. (?). The seventh symphony & music to Egmont. M. Booth to read the tragedy, or selections from it. The elocutionary clap-trap could be spared. The benighted committee included in its programme an ‘Oration on the genius of Beethoven by the President;’ I begged to be excused. The question of reserved seats farther discussed. General feeling in its favor, but Boehm dubitates & we postponed final decision.”