1889. Nov. 16. Eckert's Concerto for Violoncello (A minor), Max Bruch's "Kol Nidrei" for 'cello and orchestra given by the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

1889. Nov. 23. Arthur Foote's Suite for Strings produced by the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

1889. Dec. 4. Karl Goldmark's overture "In the Spring" given at a concert of the Symphony Society in New York City.

1889. Dec. 7. Brahms's Violin Concerto in D played by the Boston Symphony Orchestra with Franz Kneisel as soloist.

1889. Auditorium dedicated, in Chicago, Ill.


CHAPTER VII

1890-1900

The decade covered in this chapter was remarkable for progress in many directions.