Keywords: Mrs. Hermann Kotzschmar
Item 6816
Kotzschmar Hall program, Portland, 1896
Contributed by: Portland Public Library Date: 1896-03-27 Location: Portland Media: Ink on paper
Item 6325
Choral program for 'A Paderewski Evening,' 1895
Contributed by: Portland Public Library Date: 1895-11-19 Location: Portland Media: Ink on paper
Exhibit
Hermann Kotzschmar: Portland's Musical Genius
During the second half of the 19th century, "Hermann Kotzschmar" was a familiar household name in Portland. He spent 59 years in his adopted city as a teacher, choral conductor, concert artist, and church organist.
Exhibit
A fire and two men whose lives were entwined for more than 50 years resulted in what is now considered to be "the Jewel of Portland" -- the Austin organ that was given to the city of Portland in 1912.
