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Theodore Thomas (* 11. Oktober 1835 als Friedrich Christian Theodor Thomas in Esens/Ostfriesland; † 4. Januar 1905 in Chicago, USA) war ein US-amerikanischer Violinist und Dirigent deutscher Abstammung.
11. Apr. 2024 · Theodore Thomas (born October 11, 1835, Esens, East Friesland, Prussia [Germany]—died January 4, 1905, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.) was a German-born American conductor who was largely responsible for the role of symphony orchestras in many American cities.
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Theodore Thomas (October 11, 1835 – January 4, 1905) 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 Chicago Symphony Orchestra (1891–1905).
8. Okt. 2021 · Learn how Theodore Thomas, the founder of the Chicago Orchestra, escaped the devastating fire that destroyed the city in 1871. Read about his orchestra's performances, his reaction to the tragedy, and his legacy in music history.
Theodore Thomas. Founder and Music Director, 1891–1905. Born October 11, 1835; Esens, East Friesland. Died January 4, 1905; Chicago, Illinois. Theodore Thomas showed interest in the violin at an early age and was mostly self-taught.
9. Mai 2018 · Theodore Thomas (1835-1905) was a German-born American conductor who founded and led several orchestras, including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. He was known for his progressive taste and his efforts to educate the public in symphonic music.
16. Okt. 2021 · Theodore Thomas, the Chicago Orchestra's founder and first music director. In early 1889, Chicago businessman Charles Norman Fay encountered Theodore Thomas — then one of the most famous conductors in the United States — in New York. Thomas had fallen on hard times, his orchestra recently disbanded.
