By the end of the 1906 season, the Russian Symphony Orchestra was an established part of the New York music scene. In all, the New York Times counted six New York premieres by the Russian Symphony Orchestra as such in 1906, and three more by the New Music Society."Music and Music Makers", New York Times, 22 April 1906. p. C4. On May 25, the Society announced that Altschuler would be retained as Director for three more years, with Russian Ambassador Baron Roman Rosen continuing as honorary president."Modest Altschuler Re-elected", New York Times, 26 May 1906. p. 11. Looking forward to the 1906-1907 musical season, the Times counted them among the city's major orchestras, along with the New York Philharmonic, New York Symphony Orchestra, Peoples' Symphony Concerts, and Sam Franko's American Symphony.Richard Aldrich, "In the World of Music: Prospects of the Season", New York Times, 28 October 1906. p. X6.
