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3-11-1969 Henri Temianka Correspondence; (kaper) Bronislaw Kaper

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Description This collection contains material pertaining to the life, career, and activities of Henri Temianka, violin virtuoso, conductor, music teacher, and author. Materials include correspondence, concert programs and flyers, music scores, photographs, and books.

Keywords Henri Temianka, Bronislaw Kaper, March 11, 1969, culture, virtuosity in musical performance, violinist, chamber music, camaraderie, recreation and entertainment

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[[Nick Dante 1/16/18]]

[[Henri Temianka Correspondence Bronislaw Kaper Letter #1]]

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March 11-1969

[[Letterhead: BRONISLAW KAPER]]

Dear Henri!

Here are few understatements about me. Born in Warsaw, Poland, graduated Conserva- tory of Warsaw, piano, composition, University of Warsaw, law. Continued studies in Berlin, composed music in Berlin for movies, singers like Richard Tauber & Jan Kiepura. Continued in Paris, did music for films, Casino de Paris and Follies Bergères. Because of the big european hit, written for Kiepura called “Ninon” was signed to a contract to M.G.M. by L.B. Mayer, spent 28 years at this studio. Wrote, scores for at least 150 movies, including “Gaslight” “Red Badge of Courage” “Forsyte Saga” “Green Dolphin Street” “Woman’s Face” “Lili”, “Glass Slipper”, “The Stranger” “Bataan”, “Mutiny on the Bounty” “Home from the Hill” “Lord Jim” etc. Wrote music for the Max Reinhardt stage production of Maugham “Too Many Husbands” and Broadway production of “Polonaise” the concert suite from “Bataan” had been performed many times by Albert Coates while the Ballet from “Glass Slipper” has been performed many times by John Green.

[[Nick Dante 1/16/18]]

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Many songs became international hits. “Ninon” “Le bistro da Port” “San Francisco” “Cosi Cosa” “Invitation” “On Green Dolphin Street” “Lili” “Take my Love” “Follow me”. Academy nominations include: scoring of “Chocolate Soldier” Score of “Mutiny of the Bounty” “Lili”. The score of “Lili” won Academy Award. Member of Board of Directors of the L.A. Symphony Assoc. Member of board of Governors Academy of Motion Pictures. Board Member of “Young Musicians Foundation” What else?

That’s enough!

Kindest regards

Bronislaw