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Henri Lazarof papers 11.MWalB02737 This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on October 05, 2021. English Describing Archives: A Content Standard Brandeis University 415 South St. Waltham, MA URL: https://findingaids.brandeis.edu/ Henri Lazarof papers 11.MWalB02737 Table of Contents Summary Information .................................................................................................................................... 3 Scope and Contents ........................................................................................................................................ 3 Arrangement ................................................................................................................................................... 4 Administrative Information ............................................................................................................................ 4 Controlled Access Headings .......................................................................................................................... 5 Collection Inventory ....................................................................................................................................... 5 Recordings ................................................................................................................................................... 5 Lazarof Recordings ................................................................................................................................... 5 Non-Lazarof Recordings ......................................................................................................................... 64 Manuscripts ................................................................................................................................................ 71 Professional Papers .................................................................................................................................... 93 Personal Papers ........................................................................................................................................ 122 Published and Event-Related Materials .................................................................................................. 127 Performances ......................................................................................................................................... 128 Scores .................................................................................................................................................... 144 Catalogs ................................................................................................................................................. 153 Photographs and Artwork ....................................................................................................................... 158 - Page 2 - Henri Lazarof papers 11.MWalB02737 Summary Information Repository: Brandeis University Creator - cmp: Lazarof, Henri Title: Henri Lazarof collection ID: 11.MWalB02737 Date [inclusive]: circa 1932 - 2016 Date [bulk]: 1955-2010 Physical Description: 50 Linear Feet Language of the English Material: Preferred Citation Henri Lazarof papers, circa 1932-2011, undated, Robert D. Farber University Archives and Special Collections Department, Brandeis University ^ Return to Table of Contents Scope and Contents The Henri Lazarof papers consist of recordings, manuscripts, professional and personal papers, programs, scores, photographs, and other materials related to Henri Lazarof's life and career as a contemporary composer. The collection documents Lazarof's work and creative process as he composed more than 150 works of music. Lazarof was a professor of music at UCLA and a lifelong supporter of the arts, and this collection contains records of these aspects of his life. Additionally, the collection features programs, correspondence, and other records related to performances and recordings of his works. While materials span his entire life (1932-2013), the bulk of the records are concentrated in the 1960s-2000s, when he was most professionally active. For details, see the series-level descriptions. ^ Return to Table of Contents - Page 3- Henri Lazarof papers 11.MWalB02737 Arrangement Arranged in six series: 1. Recordings, 1957-2011; 2. Manuscripts, 1951-2011; 3. Professional Papers, 1955-2015; 4. Personal Papers, 1957-2014; 5. Published and Event-Related Materials, 1922-2016; 6. Photographs and Art, 1925-2012. For more information about each series, please consult the series descriptions. ^ Return to Table of Contents Administrative Information Publication Statement Brandeis University 415 South St. Waltham, MA URL: https://findingaids.brandeis.edu/ Revision Description Updated to add addendum 8/11/21 by Maggie McNeely. Two new boxes added, box 88 and 89 and items added to boxes 36 and 47. Linear feet increased by 2. 8/11/21 Conditions Governing Access This collection is open for research. Conditions Governing Use Requests to reproduce or publish material from the collection should be directed to the Robert D. Farber University Archives and Special Collections Department, Brandeis University. Immediate Source of Acquisition Received from the JHL Foundation in July of 2019. Processing Information Processed by Cecil Greenstreet, 2020 - Page 4- Henri Lazarof papers 11.MWalB02737 ^ Return to Table of Contents Controlled Access Headings • Music -- United States • Composers -- United States • Composers -- Biography • Brandeis University. Department of Music • brandeis alumni • Lazarof, Henri Collection Inventory Recordings, 1957-2011undated Date [inclusive]: 1957-2011 Date [inclusive]: undated Scope and Contents This series consists of audio recordings. It is arranged into two sub-series: Sub-Series 1 consists of recordings of Henri Lazarof compositions. Sub-Series 2 consists of recordings of non-Lazarof musical works, interviews, teaching materials, and others. Recordings span Lazarof's entire career and come in several formats, including reels, LPs, CDs, cassettes, DAT tapes, and VHS. Each sub-series is arranged chronologically. Titles of works have been standardized using an official Works List, and may differ slightly from the titles on the recordings. This Works List is available for reference upon request. For more information about the events, concerts, and business related to these recordings, see the Professional Papers series and the Published and Event-Related Materials series. Lazarof Recordings Title/Description Instances Piccola Serenata, 1959-06-14 box 15.0 Date: 1959-06-14 Physical Description: 1 Reels Concerto for Viola and Orchestra; Odes, 1959-1963 box 6.0 Date [inclusive]: 1959-1963 Physical Description: 1 Reels Concerto for Viola and Orchestra, 1959-1960 box 15.0 - Page 5- Henri Lazarof papers 11.MWalB02737 Date [inclusive]: 1959-1960 Physical Description: 1 Reels Piccola Serenata; String Quartet; String Trio; Cantata, 1959 box 23.0 Date: 1959 Physical Description: 1 Items Vinyl LP String Quartet, 1959 box 6.0 Date: 1959 Physical Description: 1 Reels String Quartet, 1959 box 11.0 Date: 1959 Physical Description: 1 Reels Octet; Espaces, 1960-01-09 box 16.0 Date: 1960-01-09 Physical Description: 1 Reels Sonata for Violin Solo, 1960-02-22 box 11.0 Date: 1960-02-22 Physical Description: 1 Reels Concerto for Viola and Orchestra, 1962-02-21-1962-02-22 box 12.0 Date [inclusive]: 1962-02-21-1962-02-22 Physical Description: 1 Reels Inventions, 1962-10-05 box 5.0 Date: 1962-10-05 Physical Description: 1 Reels The First Day, 1962-11-12 box 6.0 Date: 1962-11-12 Physical Description: 1 Reels Concerto for Viola and Orchestra, 1963-05-28 box 16.0 Date: 1963-05-28 Physical Description: 1 Reels Sounds from a Composer's World, 1964-02-25 box 5.0 Date: 1964-02-25 Physical Description: 1 Reels Quantetti, 1964-04-10 box 12.0 Date: 1964-04-10 Physical Description: 1 Reels Quantetti, 1964 - Page 6- Henri Lazarof papers 11.MWalB02737 Date: 1964 box 16.0 Physical Description: 1 Reels Inventions, 1964 box 23.0 Date: 1964 Physical Description: 1 Items Vinyl LP Inventions, 1964 box 23.0 Date: 1964 Physical Description: 1 Items Vinyl LP Tempi Concertati, 1964 box 6.0 Date: 1964 Physical Description: 1 Reels Odes, 1965-04-10 box 1.0 Date: 1965-04-10 Physical Description: 1 Reels Odes, 1965-04-10 box 15.0 Date: 1965-04-10 Physical Description: 1 Reels Tempi Concertati, 1965-10-15 box 6.0 Date: 1965-10-15 Physical Description: 1 Reels Tempi Concertati, 1965-11-05 box 6.0 Date: 1965-11-05 Physical Description: 1 Reels Lamenti, 1965 box 1.0 Date: 1965 Physical Description: 1 Reels Structures Sonores, 1965-1966 box 2.0 Date [inclusive]: 1965-1966 Physical Description: 1 Reels Structures Sonores, 1965-1966 box 2.0 Date [inclusive]: 1965-1966 Physical Description: 1 Reels Structures Sonores, 1965-1966 box 15.0 Date [inclusive]: 1965-1966 - Page 7- Henri Lazarof papers 11.MWalB02737 Physical Description: 1 Reels Entr'acte, 1966-02-12-1966-04-12 box 5.0 Date [inclusive]: 1966-02-12-1966-04-12 Physical Description: 1 Reels Largo; Invenzione, 1966-02-20 box 11.0 Date: 1966-02-20 Physical Description: 1 Reels Entr'acte; Inventions; Second String Quartet, 1966-02-23 box 11.0 Date: 1966-02-23 Physical Description: 1 Reels Henri Lazarof Compositions, 1966-02-23 box 15.0 Date: 1966-02-23 Physical Description: 1 Reels Second String Quartet, 1966-03-18 box 6.0 Date: 1966-03-18 Physical Description: 1 Reels Odes, 1966-05-14 box 5.0 Date: 1966-05-14 Physical Description: 1 Reels
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