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Music, 1841-1988 (continued)
Music by Aaron Copland, 1911-1985 (continued)
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83) Connotations [orchestra]
BOX-FOLDER 106/83 Connotations : for orchestra.
83
Ms. Full score; 93 leaves; 48 cm.
Note: Holograph of original version before revisions in pencil on transparent paper, with markings in David Walker's hand in ink and pencil.
On second preliminary page: Commissioned by the New York Philharmonic in celebration of its opening season in the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and dedicated to the members of the orchestra and its Music Director, Leonard Bernstein, 1962.
At end: Rock Hill Sept. 11, 1962.
Duration: Approx. 20 min.
See ARCO 83.2 for original holograph pages (now withdrawn), and ARCO 83.3 for replacement pages in David Walker's hand.
On microfilm: MUSIC 1906, Item 13.
BOX-FOLDER 106/83.1 Connotations : for orchestra.
83.1
Ms. (ozalid). Full score; 93 p.; 48 cm. (spiral bound).
Note: Photocopy of holograph original version ARCO 83, with holograph markings in pencil throughout.
Duration: Approx. 19.5 min.
See ARCO 83.2 for original holograph pages (now withdrawn), and ARCO 83.3 for replacement pages in David Walker's hand.
BOX-FOLDER 106/83.2 [Connotations for orchestra].
83.2
Ms. Various pages from full score original, now withdrawn; 15 leaves; 48 cm.
Note: Holograph in pencil on transparent paper.
Laid in: Holograph note in ink and pencil.
On microfilm: MUSIC 1906, Item 13.
BOX-FOLDER 106/83.3 [Connotations for orchestra].
83.3
Ms. Pages from full score, used in final version; 27 leaves; 48 cm.
Note: Manuscript in pencil on transparent paper by Aaron Copland and David Walker.
BOX-FOLDER 106/83.4 Connotations : for orchestra.
83.4
Ms. Rough sketches; 41 p.; various sizes.
Note: Holograph in pencil.
On microfilm: MUSIC 1906, Item 13.
BOX-FOLDER 106/83.5 Connotations : for orchestra.
83.5
Ms. Open score sketch; 27 p.; various sizes.
Note: Holograph in pencil.
At end: Sept. 11, '62.
On microfilm: MUSIC 1906, Item 13.
BOX-FOLDER 106/83.6 [Connotations for orchestra].
83.6
Ms. Tone row used in Connotations; 5 p.; 43.5 cm.
Note: Holograph in pencil.
BOX-FOLDER 106/83.7 Connotations : for orchestra.
83.7
Ms. Condensed score (incomplete); [11] leaves; 38.5 cm.
Note: Manuscript in pencil on transparent paper by David Walker.
Laid in: 5 leaves of holograph orchestral notes in pencil.
BOX-FOLDER 106/83.8 Connotations : for orchestra.
83.8
Ms. (black line print). Condensed score (incomplete); [11] leaves; 38 cm.
Note: Copy of manuscript score in pencil ARCO 83.7, with holograph markings in pencil throughout.
BOX-FOLDER 106/83.9 Connotations : for orchestra.
83.9
Ms. (black line print). Condensed score (incomplete); [11] p.; 35.5 cm.
Note: Copy of manuscript score by David Walker ARCO 83.7, with holograph markings in pencil throughout.
BOX-FOLDER 106/83 misc [Connotations for orchestra].
83 misc
Mss. (reproductions). Miscellaneous pages from full score (27 leaves) and photocopy of copyist's manuscript of an arrangement for piano solo (incomplete); 16 leaves..
BOX-FOLDER 106/83a Connotations : for orchestra. London: Boosey & Hawkes, [1963] .
83a
Full score; 82 p. (2 copies, Copy 1 bound).
c1962, 1963 by Aaron Copland.
Plt.: B. & H. 19063.
Note: Holograph markings in pencil throughout both copies.
Laid in Copy 1: 5 leaves of orchestral notes in ink and pencil.
Laid in Copy 2: One leaf of orchestral notes in ink.
Duration: 19.5 min.
BOX-FOLDER 106/83b Connotations : for orchestra. London: Boosey & Hawkes, [1963] .
83b
Full score (miniature); 82 p.
c1962, 1963 by Aaron Copland.
Plt.: B. & H. 19063.
Duration: 19.5 min.
84) Music for a great city [orchestral suite]
BOX-FOLDER 107/84 Music for a great city.
84
Ms. (ozalid). Full score; 114 p.; 48 cm. (spiral bound).
Note: Holograph markings in pencil throughout.
At end: Apr. 13, 1964.
Concert suite developed from film score Something wild.
CONTENTS:
  • 1) The skyline
  • 2) Night thoughts
  • 3) Subway jam
  • 4) Toward the bridge
BOX-FOLDER 107/84.1 [No. I, "The skyline"].
84.1
Ms. (black line print). Full score; 51 leaves; 48 cm.
At head in red pencil: uncorrected copy.
Concert suite developed from film score "Something Wild".
BOX-FOLDER 107/84.2 [No. II, "Night thoughts"].
84.2
Ms. (ozalid). Full score; [20] p. (pp. 52-71); 38 cm. (spiral bound).
Note: Holograph markings in pencil throughout.
At head in red pencil: uncorrected copy.
BOX-FOLDER 107/84.3 No. III, "Subway jam".
84.3
Ms. Condensed score sketch; 8 p.; 34.5 cm.
Note: Holograph in pencil.
BOX-FOLDER 107/84.4 "III Movement".
84.4
Ms. (ozalid). Full score; [13] p. (pp. 72-84); 36.5 cm.
Note: Holograph markings in pencil throughout.
BOX-FOLDER 107/84.5 [No. IV, "Toward the bridge"].
84.5
Ms. (ozalid). Full score; [30] p. (pp. 85-114); 48 cm. (spiral bound).
At head in red pencil: uncorrected copy.
BOX-FOLDER 107/84.6 Music for a great city : concert suite from "Something wild".
84.6
Ms. Rough sketches; [30] p.; various sizes.
Note: Holograph in pencil and ink.
Includes 11 leaves of orchestral notes in ink and pencil.
BOX-FOLDER 107/84a Music for a great city. London: Boosey & Hawkes, [1965] .
84a
Full score; 100 p. (2 copies).
c1965 by Aaron Copland.
Plt.: B. & H. 19318.
Note: Holograph markings in pencil throughout Copy 1.
On second preliminary page: Commissioned by the London Symphony Orchestra in celebration of its sixtieth anniversary season and dedicated to the members of the orchestra.
Duration: Approx. 24 min.
Concert suite developed from film score "Something wild".
CONTENTS:
  • 1) Skyline
  • 2) Night thoughts
  • 3) Subway jam
  • 4) Toward the bridge
BOX-FOLDER 107/84b Music for a great city. London: Boosey & Hawkes, [1965] .
84b
Full score (miniature); 100 p.
c1965 by Aaron Copland.
Plt.: B. & H. 19318.
On second preliminary page: Commissioned by the London Symphony Orchestra on its sixtieth anniversary season and dedicated to the members of the orchestra.
Duration: Approx. 24 min.
85) Emblems [band]
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