| Contents |
Beginning -- Beethoven and a balanced budget -- Mendelssohn and Hanover Square -- Quest for leadership -- Conductors -- Plateau and descent -- Collapse -- Francesco Berger and recovery -- Queen's Hall -- Between wars -- Interlude for war -- Ending and beginning -- Appendices. The evolution of the repertoire since 1813 ; Commissions, dedications, and probable first performances ; Philharmonic orchestras 1860-1960 ; Honorary members ; Gold medallists. |
| Abstract |
Established in 1813, the Royal Philharmonic is the world's second oldest concert society--only Leipzig is senior. Celebrating this venerable institution, this book draws on exhaustive research in the Society's archives to tell the colorful and fascinating story and offer valuable insights into the history of concert life. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 94033585 |
| ISBN | 0198162324 (acid-free paper) |
