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Music, 1841-1988 (continued)
Music by Aaron Copland, 1911-1985 (continued)
Music Manuscripts and Printed Editions, 1920-1985 (continued)
21) Piano variations [piano work]
BOX-FOLDER 55/21 Piano variations.
21
Ms. Piano solo; 17 p.; 34.5 cm.
Note: Holograph in ink with holograph markings in pencil.
At end: Bedford Yaddo, New York.
On microfilm: MUSIC 1906, Item 68.
BOX-FOLDER 55/21.1 Piano variations.
21.1
Ms. (photocopy). Piano solo; 17 leaves; 37 cm.
Note: Copy of manuscript ARCO 21.
At end: Bedford Yaddo, New York.
Marked N.B.
BOX-FOLDER 55/21.2 Piano variations.
21.2
Ms. (photostat). Piano solo; 17 leaves; 34 cm.
Note: Copy of manuscript ARCO 21, with holograph markings in pencil.
At end: Bedford Yaddo, New York.
BOX-FOLDER 55/21.3 Piano variations.
21.3
Ms. Rough sketch and piano sketch; 63 p.; various sizes.
Note: Holograph in pencil.
On microfilm: MUSIC 1906, Item 68.
BOX-FOLDER 55/21a Piano variations. Austria: Cos Cob Press, Inc., [1932] .
21a
Piano solo; 16 p.
c1932 by Cos Cob Press.
Plt.: C.C.P.7.
Note: Holograph orchestral indications in pencil throughout.
22) Miracle at Verdun [incidental music]
BOX-FOLDER 55/22 Miracle at Verdun.
22
Ms. Orchestral sketches; 27 p.; 33.5-40 cm.
Note: Holograph in pencil and ink.
At head: Sketch for incidental music for play Miracle at Verdun.
On microfilm: MUSIC 1906, Item 85.
23) Elegies [chamber work]
BOX-FOLDER 55/23 Elegies : for violin and viola.
23
Ms. Score for violin and viola; 8 p.; 24 x 33 cm.
Note: Holograph in ink and pencil.
At head: Part 1 arranged for string orchestra and used in "Statements" (mvt. 4 - "Subjective").
BOX-FOLDER 55/23.1 "Elegy."
23.1
Ms. Sketch for violin and viola score; 6 p.; 38 cm.
Note: Holograph in ink and pencil.
This piece was withdrawn by the composer and later used as "Subjective", the fourth movement of "Statements for orchestra."
24) Short symphony (Second symphony) [orchestra]
BOX-FOLDER 56/24 Short symphony.
24
Ms. Full score; 74 p.; 42 cm.
Note: Holograph in ink and pencil.
On microfilm: MUSIC 1906, Item 62.
BOX-FOLDER 56/24.1 Short symphony.
24.1
Ms. Full score; 66 p.; 42 cm. (bound).
Note: Holograph in ink and pencil.
Gift of Mrs. Ana Chavez (daughter of Carlos Chavez) on September 30, 1993.
BOX-FOLDER 56/24.2 Short symphony : partita.
24.2
Ms. Rough sketches; 100 p.; 38-40 cm.
Note: Holograph in pencil and ink with holograph markings in red and blue pencil.
On microfilm: MUSIC 1906, Item 63.
BOX-FOLDER 56/24.3 Short symphony.
24.3
Ms. Piano sketch; 43 p.; 38 cm.
Note: Holograph in pencil and ink with holograph markings in red and blue pencil.
On title page: First completed pencil version.
On microfilm: MUSIC 1906, Item 63.
BOX-FOLDER 56/24.4 Short symphony.
24.4
Ms. Rough orchestral score; 98 p.; 40-44.5 cm.
Note: Holograph in ink and pencil.
On microfilm: MUSIC 1906, Item 63.
BOX-FOLDER 56/24.5 Short symphony.
24.5
Ms. Short score (piano sketch); 32 p.; 33-34.5 cm.
Note: Holograph in ink and pencil, with holograph markings in colored pencil..
At end: April 17, 1933.
This item also includes photocopies of pages 5-32 of the manuscript score, with holograph markings in colored pencil.
BOX-FOLDER 56/24.6 Short symphony.
24.6
Ms. Full score; 91 leaves; 38 cm.
Note: Holograph in ink on transparent paper.
BOX-FOLDER 56/24.7 Short symphony (No. 2).
24.7
Ms. Full score; 91 p.; 38 cm. (spiral bound).
Note: Copy of manuscript score ARCO 24.6, with holograph revisions in ink and pencil.
At end in pencil: Addition to end suggested by L Bernstein.
BOX-FOLDER 56/24a Short symphony (No. 2). London: Boosey & Hawkes, [1955] .
24a
Full score; 67 p.
c1955 by Boosey & Hawkes.
Plt.: B. & H. 17629.
Note: Holograph markings in pencil throughout.
Duration: 15 min.
BOX-FOLDER 56/24b Short symphony (No. 2). London: Boosey & Hawkes, [1955] .
24b
Full score (miniature); 67 p.
c1955 by Boosey & Hawkes.
Plt.: B. & H. 17629.
Ser. title: Hawkes Pocket Scores, No. 686.
Duration: 15 min.
25) Statements for orchestra
BOX-FOLDER 57/25 Statements for orchestra.
25
Ms. Full score (rough draft); 50 p.; 38-45 cm.
Note: Holograph in pencil.
At end: June 28, '34.
Elegies is the origin of part IV of Statements , "Subjective".
BOX-FOLDER 57/25.1 Statements for orchestra.
25.1
Ms. Short score (piano sketch); 25 p.; 34.5 cm.
Note: Holograph in ink.
At end: Jan. 1934.
BOX-FOLDER 57/25.2 From Statements for orchestra.
25.2
Ms. Full score of parts II, IV, and VI; [11] p.; 38 cm.
Note: Holograph in ink.
CONTENTS:
  • II) "Cryptic"
  • IV) "Subjective"
  • VI) "Prophetic"
BOX-FOLDER 57/25.3 Statements.
25.3
Ms. Full score; 50 p.; 42 cm.
Note: Holograph in ink with markings in pencil.
Duration: 18.5 min.
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