Babbitt, Milton, 1916-2011.
Person
Found in 5 Collections and/or records:
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Music Division
Milton Babbitt Music Sketches
Identifier: ML31.B22
Abstract
Milton Babbitt was an American composer, mathematician, music theorist, and teacher best known for his innovations in the fields of serial and electronic music. The collection primarily consists of holograph sketches for original compositions by Babbitt, including his highly-regarded Philomel (1964), Reflections (1966), and Quintet for clarinet and strings (1997). Also included is a selection...
Dates
1899-2006; Majority of material found within 1973-1996
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Music Division
David Lewin Papers
Identifier: ML31.L48
Abstract
David Lewin was an American music theorist, teacher, composer, and musician. The papers primarily relate to his career as a teacher and theorist, and to his work as a composer. They include writings, academic and course materials, printed and manuscript scores, correspondence, computer music materials, programs, clippings, and conference materials.
Dates
1945-2011; Majority of material found within ( 1960-2003)
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Music Division
Randolph S. Rothschild Collection
Identifier: ML31.R68
Abstract
The Randolph S. Rothschild Collection consists primarily of music and accompanying correspondence, programs, and reviews. The majority of the music in the collection is facsimile scores of compositions commissioned by the Chamber Music Society of Baltimore and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra from American composers such as Milton Babbitt, Henry Cowell, Ross Lee Finney, Lukas Foss, Ernst Krenek, Roger Reynolds, Christopher Rouse, Gunther Schuller, and Charles Wuorinen. Many of these scores...
Dates
1942-1992; Majority of material found within 1973-1985
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Music Division
Gunther Schuller Papers
Identifier: ML31.S367
Abstract
Gunther Schuller (1925-2015) was a composer, arranger, conductor, educator, author, arts administrator, and publisher, among other roles. The collection contains music composed by Schuller and music he arranged, edited, or transcribed, as well as music by other composers, much of it annotated, that Schuller studied and conducted.
Dates
1615-2014; Majority of material found within 1905-2010
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Found in:
Music Division
Warner/Chappell Collection
Identifier: ML31.W355
Abstract
Warner/Chappell Music is an American music publishing company that traces its establishment to Chappell & Co. in London in 1810. Warner/Chappell grew in part due to its acquisition of other music publishers, many of which played prominent roles in New York City's Tin Pan Alley and in the production of shows on Broadway and elsewhere. The Warner/Chappell Collection primarily consists of scores for musicals, most intended for Broadway, but some for film, television, and other venues. The...
Dates
1880-1987; Majority of material found within 1920-1970