Collection of Samuel Barber materials
Abstract
The collection of Samuel Barber materials includes letters from Samuel Barber, autograph manuscripts, programs, clippings, photographs, and miscellaneous materials concerning Barber, originating from multiple sources. Autograph music manuscripts are kept in the Curtis Institute of Music Special Collections.
Dates
- Creation: 1919-2001
Creator
- Barber, Samuel, 1910-1981 (Composer, Person)
- Cole, Orlando, 1908-2010 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research
Conditions Governing Use
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Biographical / Historical
Samuel Barber (1910-1981) was an American composer of orchestral, opera, choral, and piano music. He attended the Curtis Institute of Music from 1924 to 1934, studying composition with Rosario Scalero, piano with Isabelle Vengerova (1924-1926), and voice with Emilio de Gogorza.
In 1928, Scalero accepted italian-born student Gian-Carlo Menotti who became Barber's colleague and life partner. The two composers had a very close relationship with Curtis founder, Mary Louise Curtis. They corresponded often, and she assisted them professionally and financially at times. Her assistance enabled them to purchase their home, known as Capricorn, in Mt. Kisco, New York which became a meeting place for artists and intellectuals. After Barber and Menotti separated, the house was sold in 1973.
Extent
0.3 Linear feet ((1) archival box)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
The collection is arranged into four series: 1. Orlando Cole gift 2. Mrs. Jules Bernard gift 3. Frank Bartholomew gift 4. Miscellaneous materials
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Orlando Cole, Mrs. Jules Bernard, and Lynne Bartholomew.
Separated Materials
Photos were moved to general PH 1 collection group #326
Subject
- Barber, Samuel, 1910-1981 (Person)
- Cole, Orlando, 1908-2010 (Person)
- Menotti, Gian Carlo, 1911-2007 (Person)
- Title
- Collection of Samuel Barber materials
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Barbara Benedett
- Date
- 2017
- 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