Vincent Persichetti collection of noncommercial recordings, 1940-1987.

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Creator

Persichetti, Vincent, 1915-1987.

Location

Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound

Extent

• 517 sound recordings + 7 videocassettes.

Access Restrictions

Access to original items is restricted. Advance notification is required for use.

Scope/Contents Note

American composer and pianist.

Biographical/Historical Note

These noncommercial recordings were collected by Vincent Persichetti and consist primarily of his own works. Persichetti performs as pianist or conductor in many of the recordings. Most of the chamber music and choral music performances are by student or faculty ensembles from various American universities and conservatories, most notably the Juilliard School in New York, NY. Orchestral music recordings include premieres of works commissioned by major American orchestras.

Controlled Access Terms

• Juilliard School.
• Orchestral music.

Additional Creator Name

• Persichetti, Vincent, 1915-1987. Vincent Persichetti papers, 1901-1996 (bulk 1930-1987)