PA. Performing arts
Record Group
Identifier: PA
Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:
Lev Aronson Musical Score and Personal Papers Collection
Collection
Identifier: CC 0009
Abstract
Lev Aronson (1912-1988) was a notable performer and teacher of the cello. He co-authored the pedagogical text, The Complete Cellist, with Rudolf Matz, but may be best remembered for his influence as an inspirational teacher to many established cellist of the current generation. In addition to the collection of musical...
Dates:
1912 - 1988; Other: Date acquired: 2008 January
Ennio Bolognini Musical Score and Personal Papers Collection
Collection
Identifier: CC 0013
Abstract
Ennio Bolognini (1893-1979) was an Argentine-born cellist, composer, conductor, pilot, and professional boxer. Bolognini began studying cello performance with his father (Egidio Bolognini), completing his education with Jose Garca at the St. Celicia Conservatory in Buenos Aires. He debuted as a soloist at twelve years of age, winning the Luigi Rovatti cello (presently in thecollection of the Smithsonian) at an Ibero-American International competition. Bolognini was awarded an honorary...
Dates:
1893 - 1979
Elizabeth Cowling Musical Score and Personal Papers Collection
Collection
Identifier: CC 0002
Abstract
Elizabeth Cowling was born in Northfield, Minnesota. She attended Carleton College, where she received her B.A. degree in Philosophy and went on to Columbia University, where she received her M.A. degree in Economics. Her Master'sand Ph.D. in Music were earned at Northwestern University.Dr. Cowling studied in Europe, starting in Paris in 1929, where she worked with Paul Bazelaire and studied with Mischa Schneider of the Budapest String Quartet. In 1950 she was a student of Pablo...
Dates:
1937 - 1987; Other: Date acquired: 1977
Maurice Eisenberg Musical Score and Personal Papers Collection
Collection
Identifier: CC 0004
Scope and Contents
The collection contains approximately 900 scores owned by Maurice Eisenberg. The collections includes many annotated pieces, including five pieces possibly annotated by Pablo Casals.
Dates:
1900 - 1972
Peter Paul Fuchs Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0139
Abstract
Peter Paul Fuchs (1916-2007) was a conductor, composer, and teacher. The Peter Paul Fuchs Papers spans manuscripts, including numerous sketches and different versions, of approximately 90 pieces by Fuchs. It also includes more than 40 published scores by various composers, with a special focus on operas, and Fuchs' translations and notes for the libretti of six different operas.In addition to scores, the collection also includes sound recordings, personal papers, and a selection...
Dates:
1891 - 2007; Other: Date acquired: 2009 January
Lubomir Georgiev Musical Score and Personal Papers Collection
Collection
Identifier: CC 0010
Dates:
1951 - 2005
Fritz Magg Musical Score and Personal Papers Collection
Collection
Identifier: CC 0006
Scope and Contents
The Fritz Magg Musical Score Collection contains some 475 items in 44 boxes. Most interesting among those are his transcription of the Caprice no. 15 by Nicolo Paganini and a unique cello method, "A varied routine of practicing the 'Moto Perpetuo' by N. Paganini, a set of exercises arranged for cello. Magg, who devoted his lifetime to the study and teaching of Bach, left 32 editions of the unaccompanied cello suites, including a rare Alexanian edition. His particular performance annotations...
Dates:
1914 - 1997; Other: Date acquired: 2002 January
Rudolf Matz Musical Score and Personal Papers Collection
Collection
Identifier: CC 0003
Abstract
Rudolf Matz (1901-1988) is remembered for his accomplishments as a cellist, as a composer, and as a teacher. Acquired in 1986, the Matz Collection was a gift of Rudolf and Margita Matz. Boxes 1-35 of the collection contain music scores; included are nearly 200 original manuscripts and published editions of Matz's own compositions, including Matz's 32-volume cello method, Prve Godine Violonvella (First Years of the...
Dates:
1919 - 1988; Other: Date acquired: 1986
Margaret Rowell Musical Score and Personal Papers Collection
Collection
Identifier: CC 0014
Dates:
1901 - 1995
Luigi Silva Musical Score and Personal Papers Collection
Collection
Identifier: CC 0001
Abstract
Luigi Silva (1903-1961) is remembered as a distinguished musician, teacher, and scholar of the violoncello. The Luigi Silva Cello Music Collection, dedicated on April 5, 1964, spans nearly 1400 scores, many of which are transcribed or highly annotated by Silva. This collection is renowned among musicologists for its impressive number of annoted Bach suites.
Dates:
1726 - 1961; Other: Date acquired: 1963
Janos Starker Sheet Music and Personal Papers Collection
Collection
Identifier: CC 0017
Abstract
János Starker (1924 - 2013) was a Hungarian-American cellist, music educator, and recording artist. Having performed over 5000 concerts as a soloist, he is remembered for his expert technique and prowess as a performer. Additionally, Starker was a revered teacher and held the title of Distinguished Professor at Indiana University in Bloomington, IN. Included in the János Starker Sheet Music and Personal Papers Collection is a wide array of musical scores accumulated by Starker throughout his...
Dates:
1890 - 2013