Die Hochzeit des Figaro Werk 492 Violoncell, Mozart, u.d
Scope and Contents
The materials in this collection range from 1774 to 1954. The bulk of the
collection includes musical score books, as well as, loose scores, microfilms and
LP vinyl records. The musical score books contain conductor renditions of
scores originally written by famous musicians such as Mozart, Bach, Beethoven,
and Stravinsky, and more contemporary 19th – 20th century composers. Smaller
series include LP vinyl recordings of music from when Klemperer conducted for
the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and EMI in London, and microfilm and
photocopies of scores whose originals have since been returned to family.
Series I: Musical Scores
Inclusive Dates: 1774-1955
Arrangement: Alphabetical
This large series consists of the majority of the collection. Much of the collection
is conductor versions of musical pieces as well as scores for individual
instruments. Many of the pieces are autographed by Klemperer or by the
composers who wrote or arranged the piece and gifting it Klemperer.
Series II: Oversized Musical Scores
Inclusive Dates: 1774-1944
Arrangement: Alphabetical
This smaller series consists of oversized musical scores that is contained in
Series I. This series also includes oversized publications and sheet music.
Series III: Other Materials
Inclusive Dates: 1958-1959
Arrangement: Alphabetical
This small series consists of two microfilms: Hindemith’s Aber die Wissenschaft,
Leo Weiner’s Ung. Volkstanze, and Klemperer’s own Geistliches Kampflied
master negative. Also included is a two LP record set of Klemperer’s rendition of
Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, and two singles of Beethoven’s Violin
Concerto and Symphony numbers 1 and 8.
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1774 - 1955
Extent
From the Collection: 12.34 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository
Library South, Room 2079, 5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles CA 90032
(323)343-3960
SpecialCollections@calstatela.edu