Catherine Murphy Urner collection, [ca. 1910-ca. 1942].

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Catherine Murphy Urner collection, [ca. 1910-ca. 1942].

Collection consists principally of scores, almost all in manuscript; a collection of American Indian songs, a major interest of Miss Urner, and often performed by her in native dress; along with a small group of biographical materials.

14 boxes.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7399589

UC Berkeley Libraries

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Zea, David.

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Urner, Catherine, 1891-1942

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Catherine Murphy Urner, composer, singer, choir director, and teacher; b. Mitchell, Ind., Mar. 23, 1891; d. San Diego, Apr. 30, 1942; wife of Charles Shatto, with whom she collaborated on musical projects. Charles Kœchlin, French composer, musicologist, and teacher of composition and orchestration, was her mentor. From the description of Catherine Murphy Urner collection, [ca. 1910-ca. 1942]. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 38033894 ...

Kœchlin, Charles, 1867-1950

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Suggested by the 1st chapter of Le Voyage d'Urien by André Gide. Composed 1934. Orchestrated 1935. First performance Paris, 14 June 1938, Chant du Monde Orchestra, Roger Désormière conductor.--Cf. Fleisher Collection. From the description of Le voyage d'Urien, ou, Hymne à la jeunesse : d'apres le 1er chapitre du Voyage d'Urien / Ch. Koechlin. [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 52606160 "Commissioned by the state." Composed 1943. Orchestrated 19...