This Day in History: 1926-06-18

Hugo Steinbruch of Cragmere, the conductor of the Liederkranz Orchestra of New York City, presented a special concert in the auditorium of the Sesquicentennial Exhibition in Philadelphia. Former Metropolitan Opera star Anna Case was the vocal soloist, assisted by the Liederkranz Chorus. The large audience was reported to have given the performance an ovation. (Bristow)