The Welte company, which produced these recordings, had a New York branch from 1865 to 1917, established by Emil Welte, son of the company's founder.
Album & Artwork
This double-CD album features three important American organists and one Viennese pianist on CD 1, while CD 2 is dedicated to Edwin Lemare, a British organ virtuoso who adopted the USA as his home.
Performer Biography
Clarence Eddy, an organist featured on this album, was recognized as the leading US concert organist of his era and was the first to give significant recitals in Europe.
Historical Context
After World War I, Welte attempted to re-establish its global distribution strategy but faced new challenges from the rise of gramophone records and radio.
Recording & Production
A substantial number of recordings for the Welte Philharmonie Organ were made by Anglo-Saxon organists, reflecting the prominence of British and American organists at the time.
Recording & Production
Welte operated recording studios in both Freiburg, Germany, and New York, with the New York studio located on 5th Avenue.
Historical Context
Welte's US business operations, including an instrument factory in Poughkeepsie, New York, were forced to close in 1917 due to the turmoil of World War I, resulting in significant financial losses for the company.
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