Letters from Samuel Barber to Orlando Cole, 1936 - 1937; 1969 - 1974; undated
File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Description
Barber discusses works that he is composing or revising, including his first Symphony, his String Quartet, and his opera Antony and Cleopatra, and recordings of his works, including one of Dover Beach. In addition, he writes about concerts, in some of which he is a performer, and plans for concerts, rehearsal arrangements, and reactions to different concerts. The correspondence contains references to Gian Carlo Menotti and his works, and includes... one letter by Menotti, finished by Barber.
See moreDates
- Creation: 1936 - 1937; 1969 - 1974; undated
Creator
- From the Collection: Barber, Samuel, 1910-1981 (Composer, Person)
- From the Collection: Cole, Orlando, 1908-2010 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research
Extent
From the Collection: 0.3 Linear feet ((1) archival box)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
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Repository Details
Part of the Curtis Institute of Music Archives Repository