Teresa Sterne Papers 1913-1979

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Teresa Sterne Papers 1913-1979

Teresa Sterne, a pioneering producer of classical music recordings, was director of Nonesuch Records from 1965 to 1979. The Papers include material related to Sterne's tenure in charge of Nonesuch Records, as well as her childhood career as a performing pianist. The bulk of the material dates from 1969-1979, and includes production files, clippings, photographs, scrapbooks and scores.

10 linear feet; 22 boxes

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SNAC Resource ID: 6316403

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Crumb, George, 1929-

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Wernick, Richard

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Rochberg, George

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Subotnick, Morton

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National Symphony Orchestra (New York, N.Y.)

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Perlis, Vivian.

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Swift, Kay, 1897-1993

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Sterne, Teresa

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Teresa Sterne, a pioneering producer of classical music, was director of Nonesuch Records from 1965-1979. Sterne was born in Brooklyn on March 29, 1927. Her mother was a cellist, but gave up her career to nurture and teach her daughter. Sterne's father, a violinist, deserted the family when she was 14. Her paternal uncle, Robert Sterne, was a professional violinist and became an important mentor. Sterne was educated at home by private tutors. She lived with her mother an...

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Durr, Alfred, 1918-

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Rifkin, Joshua

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Wuorinen, Charles

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