André Kostelanetz collection, 1930-1960.

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André Kostelanetz collection, 1930-1960.

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The music manuscripts consist of full score arrangements for orchestra which were performed primarily on several different radio shows in the 30s and 40s: the "Andre Kostelanetz Presents" program, the "Chesterfield" program, the "Coca Cola" program, the "Ethyl Gas" program and the "Chrysler" program, and later the "Promenades Concerts" at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. In addition to the music manuscripts there are correspondence, financial and business records, photographs, and other non-musical materials pertaining to his radio broadcasts.

154 linear ft. (504 boxes, ca. 7,000 items)

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Kostelanetz, André, 1901-1980

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André Kostelanetz (1901-1980) was born in Russia and studied in Petrograd before coming to the USA. He became a successful conductor and arranger, and in 1930 was engaged as conductor for the CBS radio network, beginning a long association with broadcasting and film work. He is credited with popularizing classical music. He made many successful arrangements of light music, using heavily concentrated instrumental sonorities, and his orchestrations had a direct influence on film music of the time...