Copland, Aaron, 1971
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: 1971
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Biographical / Historical
Copland's notes on the score for his Duo for Flute and Piano, written in tribute to William Kincaid. These notes went to Elaine Shaffer, who performed the premiere of the piece, and to John Solum, who was central to its commission (along with conductors Eugene Ormandy and Leopold Stokowski).
Extent
From the Collection: 4 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
Repository Details
Part of the Curtis Institute of Music Archives Repository