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Antheil, George (1900-1959) Ballet Mecanique

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

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George Antheil Ballet Mécanique player rolls (MSS 61)

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 61
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of three piano player rolls containing the first edition of George Antheil's Ballet Mécanique for pianola, dedicated to Mary Louise Curtis Bok. In addition to the handwritten dedication, the first roll contains an explanatory introduction about the purpose and use of the rolls, which were meant to be heard by musicians only.

Dates: 1925