Isabelle Vengerova memorabilia
Abstract
The Isabelle Vengerova memorabilia collection consists of photos, letters and reminiscenses. It also includes materials relating to the dedication of the Isabella Vengerova room at Curtis in 1989.
Dates
- Creation: 1925-1956
Biographical / Historical
Russian-born pianist Isabelle Vengerova (1877-1956) taught at the Imperial Conservatory in St. Petersburg between 1906 and 1920, after which she toured the USSR and Europe. A year after settling in the United States in 1923 she joined the piano faculty of the Curtis Institute of Music. Ten years later, in 1933, she also began teaching at the Mannes College of Music. She continued teaching at both institutions until her death in 1956.
Extent
0.05 Linear feet ((1) folder)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Materials were contributed by former students of Vengerova at the Curtis Institute of Music.
Subject
- Vengerova, Isabelle (Person)
- Title
- Isabelle Vengerova memorabilia
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Barbara Benedett
- Date
- 2016
- 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