R.C.A. Victor reproductions of watercolour portraits of recording artists, 1977. 1977.

Koussevitzky, Serge, 1874-1951

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Serge Koussevitzky was a Russian-born conductor, composer and double-bassist, known for his long tenure as music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra from 1924 to 1949. Koussevitzky's appointment as conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) was the beginning of a golden era for the ensemble that would continue until 1949. Over that 25-year period, he built the ensemble's reputation into that of a leading American orchestra. ...

Menuhin, Yehudi, 1916-1999

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An American violinist, Yehudi Menuhin was engaged in 1947 by Two Continent Pictures to appear and play in a projected moving picture named Delirium and an associated short movie; and later for a series of short films. He suggested changes in the script and performed the Mendelssohn Concerto for Delirium, but the picture apparently was not completed, nor were the short films although 22 reels were recorded and photographed. From the description of Letters and other papers relating to ...

Guelph Spring Festival Archives.

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In order to perpetuate Edward Johnson's work and support for young musicians and music teachers in the Guelph region, a group of his friends established "The Edward Johnson Music Foundation" in 1957. It raised funds to support musical groups in Guelph and then in 1968 launched "The Guelph Spring Festival". In 1995, the Foundation separated from the festival so that each organization has its own board. The Foundation continues to do fundraising for the festival. The festival is especially noted f...

Fiedler, Arthur, 1894-1979

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Arthur Fiedler (December 17, 1894 – July 10, 1979) was an American conductor known for his association with the Boston Symphony and Boston Pops orchestras. With a combination of musicianship and showmanship, he made the Boston Pops one of the best-known orchestras in the United States. Fiedler was sometimes criticized for over-popularizing music, particularly when adapting popular songs or editing portions of the classical repertoire, but he kept performances informal and sometimes self-mocking ...

Rubinstein, Artur, 1887-1982

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Polish pianist, later naturalized American. From the description of Autograph letters signed (2), dated : [New York], 3 February 1969 and 12 January 1970, to Mrs. [John C.] Hughes, 1969 Feb. 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270676480 Epithet: pianist British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000624.0x0002e6 ...

Stokowski, Leopold, 1882-1977

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Leopold Stokowski (1882-1977) was an American conductor, who led the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra, American Youth Orchestra, New York City Symphony, Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra, NBC Symphony Orchestra, New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Houston Symphony Orchestra, and American Symphony Orchestra. His career began with studies at the Royal College of Music in 1896 when Stokowski was just 13. He performed as an organist and choral director for several years in England,...

Monteux, Pierre

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Griffes first met the French-born conductor Pierre Monteux in October 1916. When Monteux was appointed the conductor for the Boston Symphony Orchestra in 1919, he began to program contemporary music, despite the objections of both the orchestra and the public who were accustomed to a German repertory. Griffes' The pleasure-dome of Kubla Khan was premeiered by Monteux and the orchestra in Boston, November 28, 1919, and repeated the following month at New York City's Carnegie Hall, December 4 and ...

Toscanini, Arturo, 1867-1957

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Conductor. From the description of Arturo Toscanini souvenir card, 1952 summer. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 501180914 Italian conductor, considered one of the greatest of the early 20th century. Started his career in Italy and spent much of his later years in the United States. From the description of Autograph letter signed, from Toscanini to Mme Emmy Destinn, n.d. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 754872455 Italian conductor. From the descr...

Melton, James

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Kipnis, Alexander, 1891-1978

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American bass of Ukranian birth. From the description of Autograph postcard signed, dated : [Buenos Aires, 12 July 1928], to Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Bie, 1928 July 12. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270578838 From the description of Signature, dated : [New York?, 16 July 1974?], 1974 Jul. 7. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270918429 Basso; b. in Ukraine. From the description of Alexander Kipnis collection, 1918-1983. (Boston University). WorldCat record id: 70...

Jones, A. M. (Allan M.), 1945-

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Maynor, Dorothy

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Singer. From the description of Reminiscences of Dorothy Maynor : oral history, 1976. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 309733402 ...

R.C.A. Victor.

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Melchior, Lauritz

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Danish tenor, later naturalized American. From the description of Autograph letter signed and autograph letter in the third person, dated : New York, 18 February 1936 and 9 March 1937, to Harry [Harkness] Flagler (and to Mr. & Mrs. Flagler), 1936 Feb. 18 and 1937 Mar. 9. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270582159 ...

Edward Johnson Music Foundation

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Horowitz, Vladimir

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Russian-born pianist. From the description of The papers of Vladimir and Wanda Toscanini Horowitz, 1784-1991 (inclusive). (Yale University). WorldCat record id: 702150358 Vladimir Horowitz (in Russian, Gorowitz) was born in Berdichev, near Kiev, on October 1, 1903. His father, Simeon, was an electrical engineer, and his mother, Sophie, a pianist. It was Sophie who gave Volodya (as he was affectionately called), his sister, Regina, and brothers Jacob and George, ...

Goossens, Eugène (1893-1962).

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British conductor and composer. From the description of "Nature Poem no I." (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270563956 Composed 1927. First peformance London, 2 October 1930, Leon Goossens soloist. Dedicated to Leon Goossens, the composer's brother.--Cf. Fleisher Collection. From the description of Oboe concerto / by Eugene Goossen. [19--?] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 49817957 Originally sketched out as orchestral pieces, Goossen...

Brownlee, John

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Epithet: Director Manhattan School of Music British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001186.0x000331 ...

Beecham, Thomas, 1879-1961

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Anderson, Marianne, 1955-

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Swarthout, Gladys, 1900-1969

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Iturbi, José, 1895-1980

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Spanish pianist and conductor. From the description of Typewritten letter signed (incomplete), dated : [n.p., n.d.], to unidentified recipients, [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270578544 From the description of Signature, dated : [s.l.], June 1970, 1970 June. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270947855 From the description of Typewritten letter signed, dated : New York, 12 April 1934, to Harry H[arkness] Flagler, 1934 Apr. 12. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 2705...

Thomas, John Charles

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Hirtle, Ethel.

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Peerce, Jan

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Jan Peerce (1904-1984) was a noted American tenor. He was born on Jun. 3, 1904 and died on Dec. 15, 1984 in New York. He was engaged as a singer at Radio City Music Hall in 1932, and made his operatic debut in Philadelphia as the Duke in Rigoletto on May 14, 1938. His Metropolitan Opera debut was on Nov. 29, 1941, as Alfredo in La traviata . In addition to opera, he also sang musical theater, most notably in Fiddler on the Roof, and Jewish religious and secular music. His final appearance at the...

MacDonald, Jeanette, 1903-1965

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Jeanette MacDonald was born June 18, 1901 in Philadelphia; Broadway chorus girl in 1920, rapidly reached stardom in stage musicals and operettas; film debut, The love parade, 1929; teamed with Maurice Chevalier at Paramount; from 1933 at MGM, she paired with Nelson Eddy in singing partnership; married actor Gene Raymond, 1937; retired from screen to seek a new career in concert halls and on stage; died in 1965. From the description of Papers, 1931-1951 bulk 1942-1951. (University of ...

Crooks, Richard

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