Academy of Music (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Biography
Biography
Modeled after Milan's La Scala, the Academy of Music (also referred to as The American Academy of Music) opened in 1857. It was the primary performing venue of the Philadelphia Orchestra from 1900 to 2001.
Today, the Academy is home to Opera Philadelphia. As such, the Academy is the oldest opera house in the United States that still used for its original purpose.
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Junior student concerts, 12/5/1960
First program of the Junior series from the Philadelphia Orchestra featuring organist Cherry Rhodes and clarinetist Allen Winco. Narrated by Isaiah Roossin.
Opening Recital program: Cyrus H.K. Curtis Memorial Organ, 10/9/1960
Grand opening recital for the new organ at the Academy of Music featuring Alexander McCurdy on the new organ as well as performances by the Westmister Choir conducted by Wrren Martin. Program states the organ was built by the Aeolian-Skinner Co. of Boston.
Senior student concerts, 11/7/1960
First student concert of the 1960-1961 season for the Philadelphia Orchestra featuring alexander McCurdy and pianist Ivan Davis at the Academy of Music.