Pianists
Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:
Emily Boettcher Bogue (1907-1992) Papers
Carol Lems-Dworkin Papers
The papers of Carol Lems-Dworkin represent several aspects of her varied career: pianist, musicologist, teacher, and lecturer. The bulk of the materials in the collection stem from her study of the music of Africa, and the influence of African music on African American music--including the music of Scott Joplin--and music of the Caribbean. The collection consists of sound recordings, slides, and materials on paper.
Gui Mombaerts (1902-1993) Papers
Gui (Guillaume) Mombaerts toured Europe as a pianist after winning the 1926 Prix Gunther and ranking as finalist in the 1927 International Chopin Piano Competition. He joined the faculty of Northwestern University's School of Music in 1948, and served as Ralph Votapek piano instructor. The Gui Mombaerts Papers, spanning the years 1922-1980, are contained in two boxes. They include biographical material, vitae, press releases, clippings, and interviews.
Arne Oldberg (1874-1962) Papers
Kaikhosru Shapurji Sorabji letters, 1942-1977
Kaikhosru Shaburji Sorabji (1892-1988) was an English-Parsi composer and music critic active for the majority of the 20th century. This collection of letters between Kaikhosru Sorabji and Baron Arnold Hartzhorn are primarily from February 1950 to August 1966 and discuss opinions on music, music criticism, religion, and briefly touching on the personal life of Sorabji. This collection is one archival box.
Wilson Stone (1927-2020) Papers, circa 1945-2005
Wilson Stone (1927-2020) was a lyricist, composer, conductor and pianist. He wrote for the Waa-Mu Show as a Northwestern University student. After graduating, he worked as a composer in New York City, where he wrote industrial musicals and composed lyrics for Paramount Studios.