Arthur Fiedler collection, 1856-1979 (bulk 1927-1979).

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Arthur Fiedler collection, 1856-1979 (bulk 1927-1979).

Musical scores; correspondence (1927-1979); collection of letters of Richard Wagner (1800s); financial and personal documents; photographs, art work, and film; and sound recordings.

40 linear ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8045110

Boston University. School of Medicine

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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 ...

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...

Boston pops orchestra

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