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Brooklyn Academy of Music

Thursby and Ole Bull, April 26, 1880

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Maurice Strakosch and David Taylor announce the joint appearance of Miss Thursby and Ole Bull in One Grand Concert. The following artists will also appear: Emily Winant, Anna Bock, Mme. Chatterton-Bohrer, Sig. Brignoli, Sig. Ferranti & Mons. Fischer.

Single Life, April 25, 1883

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J.B. Buckstone's Comedy in 4 Acts. The Kemble souvenir programme, 1882-83.

The Amaranth, January 13, 1886

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Musicale, November 8, 1886

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Performances by Dudley Buck Quartette, New York Philharmonic Club, Francis Fisher Powers, Eugene Weiner, and "Miss MacCollum." Accompanist, Mr. John Hyatt Brewer.

Amphion Private Concert, December 14, 1886

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C. Mortimer Wiske, Musical Director; Frank J. Mulligan, Accompanist. Soloists: Mme. Blanche Stone Barton, soprano; James Blamphin, Harpist. Amphion Orchestra and Chorus.

Faust, December 28, 1886

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American Opera Programme. Grand Opera, in Five Acts, by Gounod. William Hock, Stage Director. Ballet arranged by Prof. Mamert Bibeyran. Kermes, Walpurgis Night, and Grand Bacchanale Ballet. Starring Charles Bassett, William Ludwig, Alonzo Stoddard, et al.

Aida, December 29, 1886

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American Opera Programme. Grand Opera, in Four Acts, by Verdi. William Hock, Stage Director. Ballet arranged by Prof. Mamert Bibeyran. Starring William H. Hamilton, Cornelia Van Zanten, Madame Fursch-Madi, William Candidus, Myron W. Whitney, et al.

Galatea, December 30, 1886

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American Opera. In One Act by Victor Masse. First Grand Ballet Night. Follwed by Grand Spectacular Ballet arranged to the Bal Costume. Ballet music by Rubinstein. Ballet arranged by Prof. Mamert Bibeyran. With Laura Moore, Jessie Bartlett Davis, et al.

Lohengrin, December 31, 1886

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American Opera Programme. Grand Opera in Three Acts by Richard Wagner. Beginning at a quarter before eight. William Hock, Stage Director. The Cast: Myron W. Whitney, William Candidus, Bertha Pierson, William Ludwig, William Merton, Cornelia Van Zanten.

The Flying Dutchman, January 1, 1887

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American Opera Programme. Grand Opera in Three Acts by Richard Wagner. Beginning at a quarter before eight. William Hock, Stage Director. The Cast: William Ludwig, Emma Juch, Myron W. Whitney, Charles Bassett, Mathilde Phillipps, William H. Fessenden.

The Marriage of Jeannette; Sylvia, January 1, [1887]

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"The Marriage of Jeanette," an Opera in One Act by Victor Masse. Cast: Pauline L'Allemand, John E. Brand, et al. Followed by "Sylvia,"a Ballet in Two Acts and Four Tableaux by Leo Delibes. The Cast: Theodora De Gillert, Mlle. Pessione, et al. Dated via coverage in the Brooklyn Daily Eagle.

Ovide Musin's Concert, January 25, 1887

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With the assistance of Mme. Zelia Trebelli, Contralto. Herr Anton Seidl (by permission of E.C. Stanton, esq.) and his Grand Orchestra from the Metropolitan Opera House, New York.

Martha, March 3, [1887]

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American Opera Programme. An Opera in Four Acts by F. von Flotow. First performance in Brooklyn by the National Opera Company of "Martha." William Hock, Stage Director. The Cast: Pauline L'allemand, Jessie Bartlett Davis, William Hamilton, et al. Dated via coverage in the Brooklyn Daily Eagle.

The Flying Dutchman, March 17, [1887]

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American Opera Programme. Grand Opera in English. Romantic Opera in Three Acts by R Wagner. William Hock, Stage Director. The Cast: William Ludwig, Bertha Pierson, Myron W. Whitney, Charles Bassett, Mathilde Phillipps and William H. Fessenden, et al. Dated via coverage in the Brooklyn Daily Eagle.

Lakmé, March 24, [1887]

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American Opera Programme. Opera in Three Acts by Leo Delibes. Ballet composed by Mamert Bibeyran. William Hock, Stage Director. The Cast: Pauline Lállemand, Alonzo E. Stoddard, Charles Bassett, et al. Grand Ballet of the Bayaderes. Music by Leo Delibes. Dated via coverage in the Brooklyn Daily Eagle.

Brooklyn Choral Society, May 31, 1887

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Second Private Concert. J. C. Dempsey, Conductor. Assisted by Chevalier B. de Salas. Soloists: Lillian Blauvelt, Edith M. Dutcher, Wilford S. Watters, C. C. Ferguson. Accompanists: Arnold W. Meyer, F. Toledo and selected artists.

Josef Hofmann, December 9, 1887

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Sixth appearance in America of Josef Hofmann under the personal direction of Henry E. Abbey. Adolph Neuendorff, conductor. Also appearing: Nettie Carpenter, Helene Hastreiter, Sig. De Anna, Mme. Sacconi. Music include pieces by Weber, Beethoven, et al.

Boston Symphony Society, December 12, 1887

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Boston Symphony Society. William Gericke, Conductor. Soloist for First Concert: Gertrude Edmands. Selections by Weber, Bruch, Bach, Schubert, Greig, Beethoven.

Damrosch Symphony Society of Brooklyn, January 31, 1888

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Soloists for Third Concert: Lilli Lehmann (from the Metropolitan Opera House), Alexander Lambert. Selections by Beethoven, Rubinstein, Brahms, Greig, Ambroise Thomas, Litolff, Liszt.

Brooklyn Choral Society, February 27, 1889

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Second private concert. C. Mortimer Wiske, Musical Director. Miss Grace A. Povey, Accompanist. Soloists G. del Punete, Henry D. Clark, Charles S. Phillips, and Frederic Reddall. Also included New York Philharmonic Club.

H. M. S. Pinafore, February 13, 1890

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Amateur Opera Association of Brooklyn presents Gilbert & Sullivan's Nautical Comic Opera, in Two Acts. Cast: M. Berdu, Jr.; Thomas T. Barry; A. G. Nickolds; J. W. Macy, et al. Will W. Thomas, Musical Director, H. F. Dixie, Stage Manager.

The Amaranth, March 12, 1890

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The Amaranth Dramatic Society. "Caprice," a domestic play in four acts, produced by the courtesy of Miss Minnie Maddern. Music by the 23rd Regiment Band. Alfred D. Fohs, Director.

The Amaranth, March 16, 1892

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Gretchen by W.S. Gilbert. Cast includes Alfred Young, Frederick Bowne, and H.C. Edwards. Music by 23rd Regiment Band. Alfred D. Fohs, Director.

Complimentary Concert Tended to Mr. Oscar J. Murray, April 29, 1893

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Performers include Emma C. Thursby, Alice Mandelick, Paul Tidden, Raphael Diaz Albertine, H.M. Heidelberg, the DeKoven Quartette, and Harry Rowe Shelley.

The Theosophist, March 1-3, 1894

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Polytechnic Dramatic Association, fourth season. First production of the three act musical extravaganza The Theosophist.

Cupid and Psyche, 1895

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"Cupid and Psyche," an original three act musical burlesque. Produced under the direction of Henry Gaines Hawn. Polytechnic Dramatic Association season 1895.

L'Aiglon and La Dame Aux Camelias, April 5-6, 1901

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Program of the engagement of Mme. Sarah Bernhardt and M. Coquelin. Management Oscar J. Murray.

The Bulletin of The Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences, October 10, 1908

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Bulletin published weekly containing information for events to be held at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Events include: The David Bispham Song Recital, The Opening 'Cello and Piano Recital, The Mme. Chaminade Concert, Dr. John C. Bowker Lectures, et al.

The Little Princess, March 20, 1909

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The Educational Theatre for Children and Young People presents The Little Princess. A three-act drama by Frances Hodgson Burnett.

The Heart and the Hand, March 19, 1913

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Joint address by Helen Keller and her teacher Mrs. John Macy (Anne M. Sullivan). Subject: The Heart and the Hand or The Right Use of Our Senses. Lecture Platform appearance.

Boys High School Commencement, June 24, 1926

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Commencement Exercises of the Class of 1926, Boys High School.

Rip Van Winkle, October 14, 1933

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Clare Tree Major presents The Children's Theatre of New York in a Series of Six Saturday Afternoon Plays for Children. "Rip Van Winkle" based on Washington Irving's Story. Cast: Eugenia Rawles, Madeline Fales, Wesley B. Whitehouse, et al.

Boys High School Commencement, June 28, 1939

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Commencement Exercises of the Class of 1939, Boys High School.

Don Juan in Hell, October 25, 1951

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"Don Juan in Hell" by Bernard Shaw. Directed by Charles Laughton. Starring Charles Boyer, Charles Laughton, Cedric Hardwicke, and Agnes Moorehead.

Vladimir Horowitz, November 11, 1952

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Vladimir Horowitz, pianist. First in the major concert series. Analytical notes by Olin Downes.

The Royal Danish Ballet, October 28, 1956

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Columbia Artists Management in association with Howard Lanin Management presents the Royal Danish Ballet. Ballet master Frank Schaufuss. Solo dancers include Mona Vangsaa, Borge Ralov, Kirsten Ralov, Svend Erik Jensen, Margarethe Schanne, Niels Bjorn Larsen et al.

National Ballet of Canada, March 30, 1957

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Celia Franca, David Adams, Lois Smith et al. Orchestra conductor George Crum. Concert master and assistant conductor Charles Dobias. Includes newspaper clipping about the ballet dancers wearing warmup socks in the colors of their favorite hockey teams.

Renata Tebaldi, April 9, 1957

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Renata Tebaldi, soprano, Metropolitan Opera Association. Martin Rich at the piano.

Boston Symphony Orchestra, November 17, 1961

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Boston Symphony Orchestra. Charles Munch, Music Director. First concert of 1960-61 season.

Boston Symphony Orchestra, 1961-1962

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Boston Symphony Orchestra Eighty-First Season 1961-1962.Charles Munch, Music Director. Richard Burgin, Associate Conductor.

National Ballet of Canada, February 1, 1964

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National Ballet of Canada under the direction of Celia Franca. A presentation of the Brooklyn Academy of Music in cooperation with Felix G. Gerstman.

Mazowsze, March 22, 1964

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S. Hurok presents Mazowsze Polish song and dance company. A presentation of the Brooklyn Academy of Music in cooperation with Felix G. Gerstman. Mme. Mira Ziminska-Sygietynska, Director.

Van Cliburn, April 4, 1964

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S. Hurok presents Van Cliburn, pianist. A presentation of the Brooklyn Academy of Music in cooperation with Felix G. Gerstman.

Death of a Salesman, November 27, 1964

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The McCarter Theatre Production of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman. Directed by Robert Blackburn. Cast includes William Swetland, Olive Dunbar, Michael M. Ryan and David Tress.

Van Cliburn, December 3, 1965

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S. Hurok presents Van Cliburn, pianist. A presentation of the Brooklyn Academy of Music in cooperation with Felix G. Gerstman.

The Negro and His Music, March 22, 1968

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The Richard Allen Hildebrand For Bishop Club presents The Negro and His Music, an Extravaganza in Words and Songs. Conductor-Director Maestro Luigi Dell'Orefice.

Messiah, November 26, 1972

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The Brooklyn Oratorio Society & The French S.D.A. Church present "Messiah" by Geo. F. Handel. Soloists: Mavis Alleyne, soprano; Carroll Walters, alto; Sydney Johnson, tenor; Aubrey Baker, Bass; Vitor Kelly, conductor. Choralists: Claudia Alleyne, et al.

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