Frances Anne Wister

Frances Anne Wister was an American author and musicologist, best known for her work documenting the history of the Philadelphia Orchestra. Her notable book, "Twenty-five Years of the Philadelphia Orchestra, 1900-1925," provides a detailed account of the orchestra's development and its impact on the cultural landscape of the time. Wister's writing reflects her deep appreciation for music and its significance in American society, contributing to the understanding of orchestral music's evolution in the early 20th century.