Antheil, George, 1900-1959
Person
Biography
George Antheil, born July 8th, 1900, was an American composer and pianist associated with the avant-garde style. His whose major patron for a time was Mary Louise Curtis Bok. He was also an inventor and author that helped invent the frequency hopping radio guidance system alongside actress Hedy Lamarr.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
George Antheil Ballet Mécanique player rolls (MSS 61)
Collection
Identifier: MSS61
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of three piano player rolls containing the first edition of George Antheil's Ballet Mécanique for pianola, dedicated to Mary Louise Curtis Bok. In addition to the handwritten dedication, the first roll contains an explanatory introduction about the purpose and use of the rolls, which were meant to be heard by musicians only.
Dates:
1925
Found in:
Curtis Institute of Music Archives