Theodore Thomas (conductor)
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Theodore Thomas was a German-American violinist, conductor, and orchestrator. He is considered the first renowned American orchestral conductor and was the founder and first music director of the Chic
Photo of Thomas by Benjamin Falk, c. 1890 (Newberry Library, Chicago)
Spirit of Music, memorial to Thomas in Grant Park, Chicago
Theodore Thomas
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
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The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is an American symphony orchestra based in the Loop community area of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Founded by Theodore Thomas in 1891, the ensemble has been based i
Theodore Thomas (conductor)
…conductor, and orchestrator. He is considered the first renowned American orchestral conductor and was the founder and first music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (1891–1905). Theodore Christian Friedrich Thomas was born in Esens, Germany, on October 11, 1835, the son of Johann August Thomas. His mother, Sophia…
The Orchestra performs in Orchestra Hall at the Chicago Symphony Center
Milward Adams, first manager of the orchestra
Sir Georg Solti