Music and Time Annotation << Back Moscow Department of Russian Musical Society and Moscow Philharmonic Society: Rivalry Story in the Mirror of the XIXth Century Press E.М. Shabshaevich The article covers rivalry of the main Moscow concert organizations of the XIXth century, Moscow Department of Russian Musical Society and Moscow Philharmonic Society, as mirrored by the press. The repertoire, management, PR-politic and Moscow public’s reaction are examined. Key words: Moscow concert life of the XIXth century, Russian Musical Society, Moscow Philharmonic Society. Е-mail: shabsh@yandex.ru