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Music autograph letters, 1767-1939
68 itemsLetters of musical composers and performers such as George Gershwin, Douglas Moore, Arnold Schönberg, Arturo Toscanini, Maria Cherubini, Jacques Halévy (F. Halévy), and Gaspare Spontini.
Béla Bartók manuscripts, 1940-1943
1.5 linear feetThe collection consists of three manuscripts by Bela Bartok, 1940-1943. These manuscripts totalling approximately 2,170 pages are as follows: 1) Romanian Folk Music - Vol. 1 Instrumental Melodies, Vol. 2 Vocal Melodies, Vol. 3 Texts; 2) Turkish Folk Music; and 3) Serbo-Croatian Table of Materials. Also, a small group of letters by Bartók and other concerning his association with Columbia University.
Hector Berlioz papers, 1825-1994
27 linear feetCorrespondence, manuscripts, papers, essays, etc. relating to Berlioz, and 19th century arts and literature. The correspondence includes original Berlioz letters and over 200 copies of letters relating to Berlioz and the romantic era, written by musicians, critics, historians, and literateurs of the past century. There are many photostats of letters and manuscripts obtained from the principal libraries of the world which hold original Berlioz material. The collection includes much printed material in the form of music scores, published letters, essays, clippings, biographies, music and book catalogues, program notes, and playbills.
Gloria Coates papers, 1970-1986
0.5 linear feetMarilyn Crispell papers, 1980-2021
7 linear feetJazz pianist Marilyn Crispell's career is documented in this collection by programs, reviews, scrapbooks, books, sounds recordings, art, and posters.
Paul Henry Lang papers, 1947-1966
1 boxLetters to Lang from Zoltan Kodaly, Thomas Mann, Ralph Vaughan Williams, and Bruno Walter.
Tania León papers, 1960s-2020s
110 Linear FeetMort Lindsey scores and papers, 1909-2007, bulk 1942-2007
23 linear feetMario Lombardo Scores, 1972-2008
2.5 linear feetA collection of seventy nine scores.
Edward MacDowell Papers, 1876-1964
3 Linear FeetLetters and manuscripts of MacDowell. One group was written to Arthur P. Schmidt, his publisher during MacDowell's years as professor of music at Columbia University. These letters concern the publication and distribution of his compositions and his copyright difficulties with other firms, especially Brietkopf & Härtel. There are eight letters from MacDowell to the American pianist, composer, and pedagogue William Mason. This personal correspondence deals with such things as musical pieces dedicated by each man to the other. A diary and letter book belonging to Marian N. MacDowell (Mrs. Edward) contains draft copies of letters to Nicholas M. Butler and others relating to his controversial career at Columbia University. Also, photocopies of eight letters from the Mary Flagler Cary Music Collection at the Morgan Library. Among the numerous musical scores and sketches are his INDIAN SUITE and the SONATA TRAGICA. Also, two original drawings of MacDowell by Orlando Rowland; and correspondence, manuscripts, catalogs, and other materials relating to the MacDowell Exhibition at Columbia University in 1938.
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