This lot is a program with inserts for a dual recital presented by the Central Concert Company in Detroit, Michigan. The concert was performed in Arcadia Auditorium on November 13th, 1917. The recital featured Anna Case, soprano and Reinald Werrenrath, baritone.
Ethel Leginska (1886–1970) was a pioneering British pianist, conductor, and composer known for her virtuosic piano performances and breaking gender barriers in orchestral conducting. She gained acclaim for her skillful piano playing in Europe and the United States and made history in 1919 as the first woman to conduct the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Leginska championed contemporary composers and promoted innovative programming throughout her career. As a composer, she created works for piano, orchestra, and voice, leaving a significant legacy in classical music for her exceptional talent and groundbreaking efforts in challenging gender norms within the industry.