Grand Concert Program of the Great Levy Company, Rockford, Illinois, November 18, 1893

Broadside program for a concert by the Great Levy Company, held at the Corner Street M.E. Church in Rockford, Illinois on November 18, 1893. The program featured Jules Levy, a renowned cornetist, performing four pieces. Following the musical program, Hon. Henry George delivered a speech on "The Single Tax Question". Jules Levy (April 24, 1838 - November 28, 1903) was a cornetist, teacher, and composer born in London, England. He immigrated to the United States and had a significant musical career as a cornet soloist. He is considered arguably the first cornetist to be recorded, participating in an early demonstration of Thomas Edison's phonograph and later recording commercially for Victor and Columbia Records.

Associated People/Businesses

• Levy, Jules

Geography

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Subjects

• Concerts
• Music
• Cornet
• Single tax

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box, 14, Folder 15