Rudolf Kolisch papers, 1886-1978 (inclusive), 1917-1978 (bulk).

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Rudolf Kolisch papers, 1886-1978 (inclusive), 1917-1978 (bulk).

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The papers reflect the entire range of Kolisch's professional and personal life and his close association with the protagonists of the Second, Viennese School, both before his emigration to the United States in 1939 and thereafter. Among the over one-thousand correspondents are composers, artists, concert and broadcasting agencies, universities, colleges, conservatories, as well as family members. Significant correspondents include Adorno, Berg, Eisler, Krenek, Leibowitz, Nono, Schoenberg, and Steuermann. The collection also contains Kolisch's entire, mostly unpublished, literary output. The large number of scores and parts for string quartet and various other combinations of chamber music contains performance and analytical markings; the audio holdings include unpublished recordings. The performance records, comprising programs, clippings, and diaries, are important documents of rehearsals and performances of both the Kolisch and the Pro Arte Quartets, and of his carreer as a soloist.

141 boxes, 18 v. (47.5 linear ft.)

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Kolisch, Rudolf, 1896-1978

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Berg, Alban

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Adorno, Theodor

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Leibowitz, René, 1913-1972

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Franco-Polish composer and conductor, disciple of Arnold Schönberg and leader of group of French 12-tone composers. From the description of Letters to Arnold Schönberg, 1944-1950. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34491677 French musicologist, teacher, composer, and conductor of Polish origin. From the description of Suite Lyrique pour deux Pianos. / René Leibowitz. Op. 8. .... 27 mars--5 Juin 1936. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270566626 ...

New England Conservatory of Music

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Eisler, Hanns

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Composed 1932. First performance by the British Broadcasting Corp. Orchestra, London, March 1935, Ernest Ansermet conducting.--Cf. Fleisher Collection. From the description of Kleine Sinfonie No. 1 : for orchestra, op. 29 / Hanns Eisler. [19--]. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 51733565 Hanns Eisler (1898-1962) was a German composer. His family moved to Vienna in 1902, and Eisler grew up and studied there, most notably with Arnold Schoenberg in the earl...

Pro Arte Quartet.

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Steuermann, Edward.

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University of Wisconsin--Madison. Libraries. Mills Music Library

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Křenek, Ernst

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Nono, Luigi.

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