N. Lindsay Norden, 1916-1926

N. Lindsay Norden was named conductor in 1916 and served ten years. Norden was an accomplished organist, choral conductor, and composer. He was particularly interested in Russian choral and liturgical music, which he introduced to American audiences through his arrangements and translations. A highlight of his tenure was Mendelssohn Club’s 50th Anniversary concert with The Philadelphia Orchestra at the Academy of Music, featuring Mendelssohn’s Hymn of Praise, Brahms’ Song of Destiny and Gilchrist’s cantata The Uplifted Gates.