Programme of the First Rehearsal and Concert: With Historical and Descriptive (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Boston Symphony Orchestra

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265918464 ISBN 13: 9780265918463

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore a historic Boston Symphony program with expert notes that bring 19th‑century concerts to life.

This edition presents the Thirteenth Rehearsal and Concert, accompanied by historical and descriptive notes that illuminate the music, the era, and the performers.

This non‑fiction program guide collects the afternoon and evening programs, conductor, and featured works. It includes overtures, symphonies, and concertos, alongside commentary on how the pieces were prepared and performed in that season. The notes help readers understand the context and significance of each selection, as well as the orchestral setup of the day.

• A complete, era‑specific concert program with works by Bach, Beethoven, van der Stucken, and Weber, among others.
• Descriptive notes explaining musical forms, orchestration choices, and performance history.
• Details about the conducting, soloists, and the instruments used for this season.
• Insights into what made these performances memorable in the Boston Symphony’s history.

Ideal for classical music history readers and collectors who value authentic program material from the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265918464
• ISBN 13: 9780265918463
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 1027