Rare music manuscripts, [ca. 1790-1911].

Crouch, F. Nicholls

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English composer and cellist; b. in London, 31 July 1808; d. Portland, Me., 18 Aug. 1896; imigrated to the United States in 1849; resided in Richmond, Va., Baltimore, Md., and Portland, Me. From the description of Words and music to Paddy Aroon, an Irish ballad, by F. N. Crouch, 1852. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 304576645 Anglo-American musician and composer; best known for the music to "Kathleen Mavourneen." From the description of F....

Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Felix, 1809-1847

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Felix Mendelssohn, composer of the early Romantic period. His best-known works include the overture and incidental music for A Midsummer Night's Dream, the Italian Symphony, the Scottish Symphony, the oratorio St. Paul, the oratorio Elijah, the overture The Hebrides, the mature Violin Concerto and the String Octet. A grandson of the philosopher Moses Mendelssohn, Felix Mendelssohn was born into a prominent Jewish family. He was brought up without religion until the age of seven, when he was bapt...

Haverlin, Carl, 1899-1985

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Carl Haverlin, born (circa 1899) in Globe, Arizona, was the son of a mining engineer. Although Haverlin never graduated from high school, he was regarded as an authority on the Civil War. Haverlin was considered a pioneer in radio broadcasting. From the description of Carl Haverlin papers relating to Carl Sandburg, 1909-1964 (bulk 1947-1963). (University of Delaware Library). WorldCat record id: 608555242 Broadcasting executive. From the description of Reminiscen...

Haydn, Joseph, 1732-1809

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Possibly composed by 1778-79. This symphony exists in several different versions. This edition is based on parts published by Siéber, Paris, 1786, which lack the minuet and trio listed in Hoboken.--Cf. Fleisher Collection. From the description of Symphony no. 53 : (L'Impériale) / by Joseph Haydn ; edited by Alfred Einstein. [19--?] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 50181222 Composed before 1781. Authenticity doubtful. For other editions see callnos. 11...

Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883

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The German opera composer Richard Wagner was at the beginning of his career at the time of this letter. From the description of Manuscript copy of letter from Richard Wagner, 1832 June 15, Leipzig, addressed to Schott's Söhne, Mainz, [1896?]. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122571065 From the guide to the Manuscript copy of letter from Richard Wagner, 1832 June 15, Leipzig, addressed to Schott's Söhne, Mainz, 1896?, (The New York Public Library. Music Divisio...

Jessel, Léon.

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Duprato, Jules, 1827-1892

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Nevin, Ethelbert Woodbridge

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Ethelbert Nevin was born in 1862 at Edgeworth near Sewickley, Pa. He entered the Western University of Pennsylvania and then his father's business but found music was his true callling. He began to compose his own music and became a huge success. He continued to compose until his death in 1901. From the description of Ethelbert Nevin papers 1890-1894. (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 45761331 American composer. From the description of A...

Offenbach, Jacques, 1819-1880

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Jacques Offenbach (1819–1880) was a German-born French composer and cellist of Jewish ancestry. He had a strong influence in popular music in Europe, and was one of the originators of the operetta, of which he wrote more than one hundred. His works were noted for their elements of satire and parody; two for which he is particularly known are the operetta Orpheus in the Underworld and the opera The Tales of Hoffman . From the guide to the Jacques Offenbach Letter, undated (after 1844)...

Payne, John Howard, 1791-1852

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American actor and playwright. From the description of Scrapbook, 1813-1852 [manuscript]. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647811929 From the description of Letter : Washington, to Elizabeth Payne, 1850 April 19. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 22772908 From the description of Home, sweet home, undated. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 237626353 Appointed by President Tyler, the actor and playwright served as U.S. Consul in Tunis from 1842-1845, a...

Rubinstein, Anton

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Suggested by the drama by Lev Alexandrovich Mey. Composed 1869.--Cf. Fleisher Collection. From the description of Ivan IV (the terrible), op. 79 / Anton Rubinstein. [19--]. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 76952517 Russian pianist and composer. From the description of Autograph letter signed, from Rubinstein to unidentified publisher, London, 1859 July 6. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122553504 Russian pianist, composer, and teache...

Strauss, Richard, 1864-1949

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Richard Strauss (1864-1949) was a German composer. From the description of Richard Strauss audiocassette, undated [sound recording]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122391808 This work was premiered in Munich on November 28, 1883, Hermann Levi conducting. Lahee's Annals of Music in America and Mueller's compendium of the repertoire of 27 major U.S. orchestras make no mention of a U.S. performance. Theodore Thomas conducted the world premiere of Richard Strauss's second sympho...

Smith, Samuel

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Epithet: Curate of Wye, county Kent British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001199.0x000195 Epithet: son of W Smith MP British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000757.0x00038f ...