Van de Vate, Nancy

Composed 1985. First performance Krakow, 20 June 1987, Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra of Krakow, Szymon Kawalla conductor, Janucz Miryinski violin. Dedicated to the composer's husband, Clyde A. Smith.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Distant worlds : for violin and orchestra : 1985 / by Nancy Van de Vate. c1985. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 56356452

Nancy Van de Vate studied piano at Wellesley and the Yale School of Music and earned a Ph.D. in composition at Florida State University in 1968. Her chamber music compositions were published under her own name, and she used the pseudonyms Helen Huntley and William Huntley for other genres of music. Additionally, Van de Vate founded the International League of Women Composers in 1975, and served as its chairperson until 1982.

From the description of Nancy Van de Vate papers, 1952-2007. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 32047237

From the guide to the Nancy Van de Vate papers, 1952-2007, (University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.)

Composed 1958. First performance Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 13 March 1960, Mississippi Southern College Forum Orchestra, Vincent de Frank conductor.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Variations for chamber orchestra : (1959) / Nancy Van de Vate. c1980. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 56356454

Composed 1957. First performance Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 18 April 1958, University of Alabama Forum Orchestra, Henry Sopkin conductor.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Adagio for orchestra, 1958 / Nancy Van de Vate. c1974. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 56356442