The Arion Society was a
German-American musical society. It was founded in January 1854 to promote "the perpetuation of love for some of the characteristic elements of German civilization". It was disbanded because of
Anti-German sentiment following
World War I
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History
It was founded in January 1854 to promote "the perpetuation of love for some of the characteristic elements of German civilization".
[
They sponsored the Arion Ball in 1892 at ]Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden, colloquially known as The Garden or by its initials MSG, is a multi-purpose indoor arena in New York City. It is located in Midtown Manhattan between Seventh and Eighth avenues from 31st to 33rd Street, above Pennsylva ...
to celebrate the four hundredth anniversary of Columbus's discovery of America
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. The society commissioned Bolossy Kiralfy for the event. The 1898 ball, also held at Madison Square Garden, had an Egyptian theme.World War I
World War I (28 July 1914 11 November 1918), often abbreviated as WWI, was one of the deadliest global conflicts in history. Belligerents included much of Europe, the Russian Empire, the United States, and the Ottoman Empire, with fightin ...
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Conductors
* Carl Anschütz (1813-1870) 1860 to 1863.[
* Frédéric Louis Ritter (1831-1891) 1864 to 1867.][
* Leopold Damrosch (1832–1885) 1871 to 1883.][
*]Frank van der Stucken
Frank Valentine Van der Stucken (October 15, 1858 – August 16, 1929) was a Belgian-American composer, conductor, and founding conductor of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra in 1895.
Biography
Van der Stucken was born in Fredericksburg, Texas ...
(1858–1929) 1884 to 1895. He was the first American born conductor. He gave his first concert in April 1884 and he resigned in 1895.[
*Julius Lorenz, became director in July 1895.][
* Carl Bergmann (1821-1876), held several tenures as conductor.][
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See also
*Liederkranz of the City of New York
The Liederkranz of New York City is an organization devoted to cultural and social exchange as well as the sponsorship of musical events. Its activities are dedicated to the support, development and preservation of culture in New York City. Its obj ...
References
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Clubs and societies in New York City
German-American culture in New York City
Musical groups from New York City
1854 establishments in New York (state)
Musical groups established in 1854