Ferde Grofé Collection, 1883-1926

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Ferde Grofé Collection, 1883-1926

1883-1926

https://findingaids.library.unt.edu/?p=collections/findingaid&id=961

The collection consists of 18 boxes from the composer’s personal library, comprising some manuscript arrangements, but primarily orchestrations including the complete Schirmer’s Galaxy Library. (Source: pages 30-31 of Special Collections in the Libraries at Southern Methodist University, 1989.)

18 boxes

eng, Latn

University of North Texas. Music Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 11642170

University of North Texas. Music Library

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Grofé, Ferde, 1892-1972

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6hf8kqf (person)

American composer Ferde Grofe (1892-1972) is best known for his Grand Canyon Suite and for his orchestration of Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue. From the description of Ferde Grofé collection, ca. 1890-ca. 1960 (bulk ca. 1920-ca. 1940). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71128295 Composed 1933. First performance New York, Carnegie Hall, 25 January 1933, Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra, Paul Whiteman conductor.--Cf. Fleisher Collection. From the description of Tabloid : ...