Mahler, Gustav. (1860-1911)

1910 New York Concert Program

Uncommon original 1910 program from a performance of Gustav Mahler conducting the Phiharmonic Society which later became the New York Philharmonic. February 18, 1910. The program including the "Fantasy Overture" from "Romeo and Juliet" by Tchaikovsky; Debussy "Nocturnes"; Wagner "Eine Faust Overture" and "Siegfried Idyl"; and Berlioz "Carnaval Romain" Overture. 2 pages mounted to an album page and measuring 8 x 7 inches overall. Original programs from Mahler's short New York tenure are highly uncommon.

The 1909–10 New York Philharmonic season was long and taxing; Mahler rehearsed and conducted 46 concerts, but his programmes were often too demanding for popular tastes. (5296)
Program, unsigned
Classical Music