Louis Horst Course Materials and Research 1929-1992

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Louis Horst Course Materials and Research 1929-1992

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Louis Horst (1884-1964) was a composer, choreographer and pianist who pioneered the use of contemporary music for dance scores. The Louis Horst Course Materials and Research collection consists of copied sheet music and notes used by Horst in conducting his classes at Juilliard and other institutions, as well as research materials on Louis Horst compiled by Janet Mansfield Soares.

.84 linear feet; 2 boxes

The New York Public Library. Jerome Robbins Dance Division.

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Horst, Louis

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Louis Horst was born to Conrad and Leva Horst on the twelfth of January, 1884, in Kansas City, Missouri. Horst began to study piano at an early age. He became a professional accompanist, playing for silent films, stock theater companies, Broadway rehearsals, and later for many of the modern dance personalities of the thirties and forties. In 1915, Horst joined the Denishawn Company as accompanist; his wife, Betty, was a member of the company. He remained with Denishawn u...

Juilliard School. Dance Division

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The Dance Division was established in 1951. From the description of Scrapbooks, 1951-1991. (The Juilliard School). WorldCat record id: 25897399 From the description of Production records, 1951-1971 (bulk 1951-1964). (The Juilliard School). WorldCat record id: 37046185 From the description of General administrative records, 1951-1971 (bulk 1951-1961). (The Juilliard School). WorldCat record id: 37046146 From the description of Faculty records, 1949-1991. (T...