Recordings and media, 1977-2011
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No requestable containers
Scope and Contents
Series 15. Recordings and media, 1977-2011, includes two sub-series. Sub-Series 1. Audiovisual media, 1977-2001, consists of 45 vinyl records, audio cassettes, open-reel audiotapes, Super 8 mm film, U-Matic, VHS, Hi8 and Betamax videocassettes. Audio and video recordings include performances by Branca, the Theoretical Girls, and The Static, and performances of Branca's compositions by symphony orchestras. This series includes commercial and non-commercial recordings. Also included is a VHS of the 1987 film "The Belly of an Architect" which featured Branca's music in the soundtrack. Sub-Series 2. Born-Digital media, 1977-2011, consists of approximately 1,909.49 gigabytes of data, on optical discs (CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray), DATs (Digital Audio Tapes), and floppy disks. Media includes live concert recordings, commercial CDs, masters, remasters, and mixes of Branca's compositions, the Branca Ensemble, and Theoretical Girls performances. Also includes DVD and Blu-ray copies of the film "The Belly of an Architect," and a recorded interview.
Dates
- 1977-2011
Creator
- From the Collection: Branca, Glenn, 1948-2018 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. 2 files have been restricted to protect third party privacy.
Extent
From the Collection: 68.6 Linear Feet (85 boxes, 14 oversize boxes)
From the Collection: 1909.49 (approximate) Gigabytes (124 optical disks, 44 digital audio tapes, 135 floppy disks )
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
From the Collection: Italian
From the Collection: French
From the Collection: Spanish; Castilian
From the Collection: German
Library Details
Part of the Music Library Repository
Deering Library, Level 3
1970 Campus Drive
Evanston IL 60208-2300 US
847-491-3635
specialcollections@northwestern.edu