“During the middle of the 19th century, German-American singing groups sprang up all over the country. Their focus was the preservation of German musical tradition and keeping the culture alive. Interest in the music of Germany and German-speaking Europe was at its height in the 1800s. On January 9, 1847, a group of 25 men of German heritage founded a male singing society, dedicated in particular to the promotion of vocal and instrumental music. The society’s name was “Deutscher Liederkranz der Stadt New York”.
The Liederkranz Club also supported many charitable affairs, including benefit concerts for the “German Hospital”, later renamed the Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, and the Liederkranz enjoyed an ongoing friendship with the Metropolitan Opera. However, a reduction in membership required the sale of the beautiful old building, and the Henry Phipps townhouse was purchased. The Liederkranz Foundation, Inc. was established in 1948 to sponsor musical events, particularly those devoted to vocal music and to provide financial support for young artists.”
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