Teiji Ito collection of noncommercial recordings, 1953-1982.

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Creator

Itō, Teiji.

Location

Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound

Extent

• 70 sound tapes : analog.
• 62 sound tape reels : analog.
• 8 sound cassettes : analog.

Access Restrictions

Access to original items restricted; Some items are available as service copies. Other items which need preservation work may require advance notification for use. Refer to item descriptions in finding aid for more information.

Scope/Contents Note

These audio tapes were collected by Teiji Itō and consist of many of his musical compositions, performances, interviews, and lectures. Music tapes consist primarily of works for the theater, but additionally there are several major dance and film compositions. Most of the works are not attributed to any specific date, but severalfilm score recordings are known to have been created in the early 1950's (earliest in 1952). The span of dates assigned by the composer to certain works is 1962 - 1982.

Biographical/Historical Note

Teiji Itō was a Tokyo-born composer who resided in New York City. His compositional style reflects Japanese, African, and American influences. Itō is known especiallyfor his theater, dance, and film music.

Controlled Access Terms

• Dramatic music.
• Motion picture music.
• Composers -- Interviews.
• Sound recordings.

Additional Creator Name

• Separated from: the Teiji Ito collection, ca. 1950-1982.