The Samuel Gardner Papers 1913-1976 (inclusive)

Porter, Cole, 1891-1964

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Cole Porter was born in Peru, Indiana on June 9, 1891. As a boy he took lessons in piano and violin, and began writing songs while in prep school. He attended Yale College (Class of 1913), where he composed fight songs that are still used today. After graduating, he went on to Harvard Law School, but he had little interest in law and soon began studying music instead. Porter would later complete his musical education at the Schola Cantorum in Paris. Porter's first Broadway show, See America F...

Heifetz, Jascha, 1901-1987

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Violinist Jascha Heifetz was born on Feb. 2, 1901, in Vilnius, Lithuania. He studied violin with Leopold Auer at the St. Petersburg Conservatory. He embarked on an international career in 1912, became an American citizen in 1925, and continued to concertize and record until 1972. He died in Los Angeles on Dec. 10, 1987. From the description of Jascha Heifetz collection, 1802-1987 (bulk 1911-1974). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71055203 Jascha Heifetz, legendary American vio...

Foster, Stephen Collins

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Stephen Collins foster was born in Pittsburgh in 1826. He wasnaturally inclined to music and he wrote over one hundred and seventy songs in his short life. He traveled to New Orleans and New York to compose music but still came back to Pittsburgh, where he died in 1864. From the description of Stephen Foster Collins collection 1931-1932 [typescripts]. (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 48010401 Robert Russell Bennett was an American composer, orchest...

Damrosch, Walter, 1862-1950

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Walter Johannes Damrosch (1862-1950) was a German-born conductor and composer in the U.S. From the description of Walter Damrosch presentation volume, 1928. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122517384 From the guide to the Walter Damrosch presentation volume, 1928, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.) American conductor and composer. From the description of Autograph letter signed : New York, to "My dear and heaven sent Isadora ...

Sanders, Robert L., 1906-1974

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Commissioned by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra under a Ford Foundation grant. Composed 1954-55 under a Guggenheim Fellowship. First performance Knoxville, Tennessee, 10 November 1959, Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, David Van Vactor conductor.--Cf. Fleisher Collection. From the description of Symphony in A / Robert L. Sanders. 1955. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 53971175 Composed 1935-36. First performance New York, 26 February 1939, New York Philhar...

Kreutzer, Rodolphe

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From the opéra bouffon in 1 act, libretto by Sewrin; first performed in Paris by the Opéra Comique in the Théâtre Feydeau, 29 October 1808. Cf. New Grove online. From the description of Jadis et aujourd'hui, finale : manuscript, [after 1808] (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 754376652 From the opéra bouffon in 1 act, libretto by Sewrin; first performed in Paris by the Opéra Comique at the Théâtre Feydeau, 29 October 1808. Cf. New Grove online. Fro...

Ozawa, Seiji, 1935-

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Conductor; Music Director of Boston Symphony Orchestra 1973- . From the description of Oral history conducted by Sharon Eisenhour, February 19, 1993. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155901782 ...

Erskine, John, 1879-1951

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Epithet: Reverend; DD British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001087.0x000214 Title: 9th Earl of Mar British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001087.0x000219 John Erskine, educator, writer and musician, was born in New York on October 5, 1879. He received an A.B. in 1900, an A.M. in 1901, a Ph.D. in 1903 and an LL.D. in 1929 from Columbia Univ...

Gardner, Samuel, 1891-1984

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American composer, violinist, and conductor of Russian birth. From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : New York, 11 April [n.y.], to Mr. [Harry Harkness] Flagler, [n.y.] Apr. 11. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270577699 American composer and violinist. From the description of The Samuel Gardner papers, 1913-1976 (inclusive). (Yale University). WorldCat record id: 702195541 From the description of The Samuel Gardner papers, 1913-1976 (incl...

Hartmann, Arthur, 1881-1956

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Hartmann was born in Hungary, but emigrated as a child to the United States. He began a career as a concert violinist while still a child in 1887. During his career he was very active in the promotion of new music and so developed a wide correspondence with many important composers. From the description of Arthur Hartmann collection, 1904-1940, bulk 1904-1921. (University of Rochester, Eastman School of Music). WorldCat record id: 33668902 Arthur Hartmann was an American vio...

Yost, Gaylord

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Mason, Daniel Gregory

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Eminent American musician and composer. From the description of Papers, 1894-1953. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 122681505 Composed 1935-36. First performance New York, 17 November 1937, New York Philharmonic Society, John Barbirolli conductor.--Cf. Fleisher Collection. From the description of Symphony no. 3 : Lincoln, op. 35 / Daniel Gregory Mason. 1937. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 50555507 ...

Dykema, Peter W. (Peter William), 1873-1951

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Betti, Adolfo, 1875-1950

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Betti was an Italian violinist and leader of the Flonzaley String Quartet. From the description of Adolfo Betti Papers, 1907-1940. (Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center (HRC); University of Texas at Austin). WorldCat record id: 145406492 Adolfo Betti, violinist and leader of the Flonzaley String Quartet, was born in Bagni di Lucca, Italy, on March 21, 1875. He soon displayed a gift for music, making his debut as a violinist at the age of seven. Many eminent m...

Flesch, Carl

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Epithet: violinist British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000206.0x0002dc ...

Smith, David Stanley, 1877-1949

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Composed 1921; revised 1930. First performance New Haven, 22 February 1931, New Haven Symphony Orchestra, the composer conducting, Georges Barrère soloist.--Cf. Fleisher Collection. From the description of Fête galante : fantasy for flute and orchestra, op. 48 / David Stanley Smith. [1930] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 54802064 Composed 1928. First performance Cleveland, 8 January, 1931, Cleveland Orchestra, the composer conducting.--Cf. Fleisher C...

Spalding, Albert, 1888-1953

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Wife of Albert Spalding. From the description of Autograph letters signed (2), dated : New York, [20 January 1933], and Stratford on Avon, [n.d.], to Mrs. Melbert B. Cary, Jr., 1933 Jan. 20 and n.d. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270669949 American violinist. From the description of Autograph letters signed (2) and typewritten letter signed, dated : New York, Jan. 28 1933 and 7 December 1935, and Great Barrington (Mass.), [n.d.], to Mrs. Melbert B. Cary, Jr., and...

Mannes, David, 1866-1959

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American conductor and violinist. From the description of Typewritten letters signed (2) and autograph letter signed, dated : New York, 17 October 1921 and 24 May 1926, and Edgartown (Mass.), 8 July 1943, to Miss Flagler and Mrs. [Mary Flagler] Cary, 1921 Oct. 17, 1926 May 24, and 1943 July 8. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270581717 David Mannes was an American music educator, violinist and conductor. He studied the violin in New York with August Zeiss and Carl...

Stringham, Edwin John, 1890-1974

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Originally composed for piano, 1914; orchestrated 1915; this version 1924. First performance of this version, Rochester, N.Y., 17 May 1928, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Howard Hanson conductor.--Cf. Fleisher Collection. From the description of Three pastels for small orchestra / by Edwin J. Stringham. 1916. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 55651215 Originally composed as a string quartet, 1935, arranged 1936.--Cf. Fleisher Collection. F...

Williams, John, 1932 October 17-

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