Papers, 1876-1940.

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Papers, 1876-1940.

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Contains correspondence of Gericke with colleagues concerning concerts, compositions, performers, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and other muscial matters. Includes correspondence with notable musicians and composers, such as Brahms, Bruckner, and Mahler, and with Gericke family members. Also contains manuscripts of music, poems, Gericke's notes on musical performances, and photographs, notes, cards, and other memorabilia.

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Boston Symphony Orchestra

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The Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) is an American orchestra based in Boston. It is the second-oldest of the five major American symphony orchestras commonly referred to as the "Big Five". Founded by Henry Lee Higginson in 1881, the BSO performs most of its concerts at Boston's Symphony Hall and in the summer performs at Tanglewood....

Mahler, Gustav, 1860-1911

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Gericke, Wilhelm, 1845-1925

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