Solum, John, 1967-1995
Scope and Contents
The collection primarily spans Shaffer's time as a student at the Curtis Institute of Music through her international career as the first female flute soloist. Included are personal diaries, correspondence, photographs, performance reviews, and scrapbooks compiled by Shaffer. It also contains items related to William Kincaid, Shaffer's teacher at Curtis and lifelong friend.
Dates
- Creation: 1967-1995
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Biographical / Historical
John Solum (b. 1935) is an American flutist and was a close friend and colleague of Shaffer. It was primarily Solum who pushed for the commission of a flute piece dedicated to William Kincaid. Aaron Copland composed 'Duo for Flute and Piano,' the premiere of which was performed by Shaffer and Hephzibah Menuhin in 1971.
Biographical / Historical
The post-1972 correspondence is between Solum and Shaffer's sister Beverly Gast.
Extent
From the Collection: 4 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Curtis Institute of Music Archives Repository