The Liederkranz of New York City is an organization devoted to cultural and social exchange as well as the sponsorship of musical events.
On January 9, 1847, twenty-five men of German heritage founded the Deutscher Liederkranz der Stadt New York, a male singing society that provided a musical and social outlet for German-American men and also sought to perpetuate the tradition of German music, in both the folk and classical traditions.
Many well-known musicians have collaborated with the Liederkranz, including Jenny Lind,[2] Victor Herbert, Ernestine Schumann-Heink, Raphael Josephi, Lilli Lehmann, Helen Traubel, and Lauritz Melchior.
The Liederkranz has been involved in numerous charitable efforts for the benefit of New York City and its institutions, the Quaker Fund for German Relief, the destitute of the Chicago Fire, etc.
The Society established the Liederkranz Foundation, Inc. on April 8, 1948, for the purpose of providing support to young singers and musicians to further their careers.