Maine Memory Network

Conductor Ethel Leginska, Portland, 1927

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society/MaineToday Media Date: 1927 Location: Portland Media: Glass Negative

Conductor Conner and brakeman Chester Kincaide, ca. 1890

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1890 Location: Cape Elizabeth Media: Photographic print

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.

The Kotzschmar Memorial Organ

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.

Historic Hallowell - The Stevens Training Center Serenaders

"Pauline I. McCready, also the Conductor-Accompanist, ventured into the studios of Augusta radio station WRDO."

Blue Hill, Maine - The Musical Culture of Blue Hill

"Kneisel worked for the Boston Symphony Orchestra as a concertmaster and assistant conductor. He founded the Kneisel Quartet, a string quartet musical…"