Greek Play Committee: Records and Papers 1882-1992

Cambridge Greek Play Committee

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Greek Play Committee

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The Cambridge Greek Play Committee was formed following a production by Charles Waldstein (or Walston) of Ajax in 1882. Its success led to the staging of triennial productions, the plays being performed in their original language, with a student cast, live music and a full chorus. The popularity of the plays over the years led to performances of The frogs at the Chiswick Empire in London in 1936, and of Electra in Delphi and Ithaca in 1980. Composers such as Charles Stanford, Charles Parry, Char...

Waldstein, Charles, sir, 1856-1927

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Charles Waldstein, 1856-1927, art historian and archeologist. Born New York City, studied at Columbia University and received his PhD at the University of Heidelberg. Traveled to Greece and Rome and joined the faculty at Cambridge in 1880 as a lecturer. Became Professor of Greek Art in 1883 there. Also appointed Director of Fitzwilliam Museum in 1883 and while still holding these positions he joined the American School of Archeology in Athens. His reputation was gained by his discov...

University of Cambridge.

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Harvard University celebrated its 250th anniversary in 1886. Many institutions of higher education, governments, and individuals sent greetings and congratulations to commemorate the occasion. This seal accompanied greetings from the University of Cambridge, England, to the university in Cambridge, Massachusetts. From the description of Sigillum coe cancellarii mror et scholariu Universitat Cantebrigie, 1886. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 228509847 The University...