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Karol Rathaus Papers
Collection
Identifier: SCA-0044
Abstract
Karol Rathaus established himself as an exceptional compositional talent in European musical circles before immigrating to the United States in 1938. In 1940, he became the first composition professor in the music department of Queens College, a position he held until his untimely death in 1954. His papers include correspondence, manuscripts, sketches, printed materials, performance programs, press clippings, publications, and audio recordings. Also included are papers related to Rathaus'...
Dates:
1929-1984; Majority of material found in 1940s-1960s
Leo Kraft Papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SCA-0014
Abstract
Leo Kraft (1922 – 2014) was an American composer, educator, and author born in Brooklyn, New York. He taught music theory and composition at the Queens College School of Music, to later become the Aaron Copland School of Music, from 1948 to 1989. He was a key member in developing the music theory curriculum. Kraft composed many works of chamber music, and he also contributed orchestral, piano, vocal, and electronic music to his oeuvre.
Dates:
1933 - 2013
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- Fontrier, Gabriel, 1918-1998 1
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- Queens College (New York, N.Y.). Department of Music 1
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