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BOX 12-13, 15, 18, 25, 28-29 Music, 1829-1935
This series consists of manuscript and printed scores, parts, sketches, and method books for works that Paganini and other composers created between 1829 and 1935, the majority of which date from 1818 to 1832. The manuscript scores for Paganini’s Quartetto no. 11 in B major, Quartetto no. 12 in A minor, Quartetto no. 13 in F major, and Quartetto no. 14 in A major are especially notable, as are a number of sketches for some of his unpublished works. This series also includes published copies of select variations, quadrilles, fantasies, and airs for violin that Paganini composed.
The works by other composers include method books based on Paganini’s technique by Carl Guhr and Roberto Mantovani, several fantasias that J. Moscheles dedicated to Paganini, and T. B. Phipps's arrangements of six airs by Paganini.
Arranged alphabetically by composer and title therein.
Guhr, Carl
BOX/FOLDER 29/3 Paganini's Kunst die Violine zu Spielen, 1829
Method book for violin
Catalog no. 548
Mainz: Schott
Hecket, C. F.
BOX/FOLDER 15/10 Walzer N. Paganini Manheim, undated
Score for piano
Catalog no. 822
Mantovani, R.
BOX/FOLDER 28/31 Les Secret de Paganini, 1922
Method book for violin; 70 pages
Catalog no. 1006
Paris: Hachette
Moscheles, J.
BOX/FOLDER 28/29 Gems à la Paganini Book 2: A Brillant Fantasia Composed for the Pianoforte and Dedicated to Paganini, undated
Score for piano
Catalog no. 580
London: Mori and Lavenu
BOX/FOLDER 28/34 Extracts from the Celebrated Fantasias Gems à la Paganini, 1832
Score for piano
MBC misc. 43
Paganini, Nicolò
LCCN: 2008575159 Avec des mot aut, undated
Manuscript sketch
Catalog no. 156
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LCCN: 2008575159 Dechires, undated
Manuscript sketch
Catalog no. 157
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BOX/FOLDER 28/30 Les Delices de Paganini, a Set of Quadrilles, undated
Score for piano; 34 x 24 cm
Catalog no. 803
Includes: Lithograph by H. C. Maguire of Paganini surrounded by six small Paganini figures playing and dancing
BOX/FOLDER 28/27 Paganini's Dream: Fantasie for the Piano Forte in Which Is Introduced The Dance of The Witches Under the Walnut Tree of Benevento, undated
Score for piano; 33.1 x 24.2 cm
Catalog no. 578
London: Z. T. Purday
BOX/FOLDER 29/1 Perpetual Motion, undated
Copy of mansucript guitar accompaniment
MBC misc. 44
LCCN: 2008575159 Piu Presto, undated
Manuscript violin part sketch
Catalog no. 155
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LCCN: 2008575159 Polacco Andantino, undated
Manuscript sketches of violin part and financial information
Catalog no. 153
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LCCN: 2008575159 Presto, undated
Manuscript violin part sketch
Catalog no. 154
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LCCN: 2008575155 Quartetto no. 11 in B major, undated
Manuscript score
Catalog no. 148
Digital content available: ihas.200153940
LCCN: 2008575156 Quartetto no. 12 in A minor, undated
Manuscript score
Catalog no. 149
Digital content available: ihas.200153939
BOX/FOLDER 18/7 Quartetto no. 13, undated
Arranged by Maia Bang Hohn
Manuscript score for the original quartet and the incomplete arrangement for two violins, cello, and piano
MBC misc. 57
LCCN: 2008575157 Quartetto no. 13 in F Major, undated
Manuscript score
Catalog no. 150
Digital content available: ihas.200153938
LCCN: 2008561145 Quartetto no. 14 in A Major, undated
Manuscript score
Catalog no. 151
Digital content available: ihas.200153941
BOX/FOLDER 28/36 Rondo from La Campanella, undated
Copy of violin part
MBC misc. 44
BOX/FOLDER 28/28 Six Select Airs from the Most Admired Works of Nicolo Paganini, namely March, Monfrina, Military Rondeau, La Companella, Rondeau, and The Witches Dance, undated
Arranged by T. B. Phipps
Score for piano; 36 x 26.2 cm
Catalog no. 579
London: Z. T. Purday
BOX/FOLDER 13/1 Trios aris variés pour le violin pour être éxécutés sur la 4 corde seulemeut avec accompt de piano, undated
Score for piano
Catalog no. 577
Paris: Chez Schonenberger
BOX/FOLDER 12/16 Variazioni di bravura pour le violin, undated
Violin and guitar parts
Catalog no. 576
Paris: Chez Schonenberger
BOX/FOLDER 28/33 Waltz a la campanella from The Musical Gem, 1832
Arranged by E. Perry
Score for piano
MBC misc. 43
Yost, Gaylord
BOX/FOLDER 28/38 The Yost System for Violin, 1934
Method book for violin; 27 pages
Catalog no. 1007
Boston Music Co.
Unidentified
BOX/FOLDER 28/26 Sei sonate per violino e chitarra composte e dedicate al Signor Dellepiane, op. 2, undated
Violin and chitarra parts; 33 x 24.8 cm
Catalog no. 575
Milano: Ricordi
BOX/FOLDER 28/35 Unidentified, undated
Copy of violin part
MBC misc. 44
BOX 19-21, 28 Correspondence, 1822-1844
This series consists primarily of correspondence between Nicolò Paganini and notable musicians, statesmen, royalty, organizations, friends, and family members. It also contains a small number of envelopes. Some letters are accompanied by receipts, contracts, rental slips, and legal documents regarding Paganini’s estate.
Arranged in two subseries.
Letters to Paganini and Others, 1828-1844
This subseries consists of letters that musicians, statesmen, royalty, organizations, friends, and family members wrote primarily to Nicolò Paganini. Unless otherwise noted, items in this series are holograph letters addressed to Paganini, including a substantial amount of correspondence from Luigi Guglielmo Germi, his close friend and legal advisor.
A holograph letter from composer Gioachimo Rossini is also especially notable. Paganini’s connections with other musicians and artists are further documented in letters from violinists Carlo Bignami, composer Fermo Bellini, and scenic painter Filippo Zafforini.
Also present are letters from royalty, including the King of Prussia Frederick William III, the Duchess of Parma Marie-Louise, Princess Louise Radziwill of Prussia, and Baron Anton von Doblhoff. Letters from the Berlin Institute for the Blind, Children’s Hospital Committee in London, the Committee of Polish Exiles in London, the Musical Society of London, and the New Musical Fund, among other organizations, offer further insight into Paganini’s professional associations. His familial relationships are also documented by a small number of letters from sisters Nicoletta Ghisolfi and Domenica Paganini.
A photocopy of a letter from Princess Maria Luigi to Luigi Guglielmo Germi that legitimizes Paganini’s natural son, Achille, is of special interest. Other notable items are those from Achille Paganini to Marchese Lorenzo Nicolo Pareto, and letters from Paolo Lusardi to Luigi Guglielmo Germi.
Arranged alphabetically by correspondent.
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