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Emil von Sauer materials

 Collection
Identifier: PPCI-MSS 29

Abstract

This collection contains photographs of Emil von Sauer, his wife Angelica Morales von Sauer, and his student, Marie-Aimée Varro, wife of donator Claude Triel. It also contains a photocopy of a postcard from von Sauer to Varro and letters between Triel and Gary Graffman concerning the donation of the materials.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1939 - 1940
  • Creation: 1991

Creator

Biographical / Historical

German born Emil Georg Conrad von Sauer (1862-1940) studied piano under both Nikolai Rubinstein and Franz Liszt, and is considered by many, including former Curtis director Josef Hofmann, to be one of the great piano virtuosos. In addition to his performance career (which he sustained until the year of his death), Sauer was also a piano instructor, teaching at the Meisterschule für Klavierspiel at the Vienna Academy.

Extent

0.02 Linear feet ((1) folder)

Language of Materials

English

Title
Emil von Sauer memorabilia (MSS 29)
Status
In Progress
Author
Barbara Benedett
Date
2016
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Curtis Institute of Music Archives Repository

Contact:
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Philadelphia PA 19103 United States