[Ziehrer, Carl Michael. (1843 - 1922)] [Chicago 1893 World Exposition]
Original 1893 Program
Original program for a concert of the Hoch- und Deutschmeister Kapelle (Imperial Austrian Infantry Band) conducted by C. M. Ziehrer, in the "Old Vienna" section of the 1893 Chicago "World's Columbian Exposition" or World's Fair. The program, dated Tuesday, July 4th, features a long list of works by Bach, Verdi, Strauss, and others, besides several by Ziehrer, including a "Columbian March" presumably written for the occasion and dedicated to the new president, Grover Cleveland. 1 p. with general wear, creases and a few small tears, and a hand-written calculation in pencil on the verso; overall in good condition. 5.5 x 8 inches (13.8 x 20.2 cm)."[Ziehrer] was appointed bandmaster of the Hoch und Deutschmeister Regiment in 1885, which also performed as a civilian orchestra. With them he raised standards to unprecedented levels and attracted huge crowds. He was subsequently invited to represent Austria at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893, which was followed by an extended American tour, and which led to his dismissal for overstaying his leave... The greatest rival to the Strauss brothers, Ziehrer's long career was similar to Johann Strauss II except for the periods as a military bandmaster. This experience gave a brashness and swagger to his compositions which, influenced by local folk music, created his unmistakable style. Though not an innovator he was a master of original melody....A monument to him stands in the Prater, and the Austrian National Library runs a permanent exhibition in the Theatre Museum and holds most scores, which belong to the Ziehrer Foundation." (John E. Diamond, Grove Music Online) (13354)
Program, unsigned Classical Music