Gene Gutchë Papers 1904-2001 (bulk 1955-1984)

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Gene Gutchë Papers 1904-2001 (bulk 1955-1984)

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Collection contains score manuscripts, published scores, proofs, correspondence, programs, and clippings. Also includes scrapbooks, books, journals, photographs, business records, personal financial records, legal documents, CDs, LPs, open-reel tapes, cassette tapes, and memorabilia.

62 cubic feet

eng,

University of Minnesota Libraries. Performing Arts Archives, Manuscripts Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 6618329

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Gutchë, Gene, 1907-

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Gene Gutchë was born Romeo Maximilian Eugene Ludwig Gutsche on July 3, 1907 in Berlin, Germany (he dropped the “s” from his last name when he began composing because he thought it would be easier for Americans to pronounce). His father, a fruit importer, was French and his mother was Polish. As a boy, Gutchë took piano lessons in Zurich with Marie Magniani and Ferruccio Busoni. His father did not encourage him to pursue his passion for music, however, and instead urged him to study ...