Leopold Stokowski sound recordings Ms. Coll. 1169 Finding aid prepared by Holly Mengel. Last updated on May 18, 2016. University of Pennsylvania, Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts 2016 April 26 Leopold Stokowski sound recordings Table of Contents Summary Information....................................................................................................................................3 Biography/History..........................................................................................................................................4 Scope and Contents....................................................................................................................................... 4 Administrative Information........................................................................................................................... 5 Related Materials........................................................................................................................................... 5 Controlled Access Headings..........................................................................................................................6 Collection Inventory...................................................................................................................................... 7 Series I. Reel to reel sound recordings................................................................................................... 7 Series II. Cassettes.................................................................................................................................55 Series III. CDs....................................................................................................................................... 88 Series IV. Records.................................................................................................................................88 Series V. Index cards to tape collection............................................................................................... 94 - Page 2 - Leopold Stokowski sound recordings Summary Information Repository University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts Creator Stokowski, Leopold, 1882-1977 Title Leopold Stokowski sound recordings Call number Ms. Coll. 1169 Date [bulk] 1930-1977 Date [inclusive] 1912-1982 Extent 13 linear feet (21 boxes) Language English Abstract Leopold Anthony Stokowski was born April 18, 1882 in London and become one of the best-known conductors of the 20th century. Stokowski conducted symphony orchestras across the world from 1909 until his death in 1977. This collection consists of original sound recordings on sound reels, audio cassettes, cds, and long playing records. It is believed that the majority document Stokowski's conducting career from 1917 to 1977 and that very few were professional recordings. Original sound recordings are restricted from use and researchers wishing to obtain a copy of the original will be financially responsible for the reformatting costs. - Page 3 - Leopold Stokowski sound recordings Cite as: Leopold Stokowski sound recordings, 1912-1982 (bulk 1930-1977), Ms. Coll. 1169, Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, University of Pennsylvania Biography/History Leopold Anthony Stokowski was born April 18, 1882 in London and become one of the best-known conductors of the 20th century. Stokowski conducted symphony orchestras across the world from 1909 until his death in 1977. A full biographical sketch can be found in the finding aid for the Leopold Stokowski papers. Scope and Contents This collection consists of sound recordings on sound reels, audio cassettes, cds, and long playing records. It is believed that the majority document Stokowski's conducting career from 1917 to 1977 and that very few were professional recordings. There are some recordings that specifically list another conductor; in particular, Fritz Reiner conducting the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Ernst Marzendorfer conducting the Vienna Chamber Orchestra. All description is based upon existing labels and slips of papers which were found with the recordings, the contents of which are not always clear. It is important for researchers to understand that sound recordings were not listened to prior to arrangement and description. The collection is arranged in five series: I. Reel to reel sound recordings, II. Cassettes, III. CDs, IV. Records, and V. Index cards to tape collection. The first four series are all arranged alphabetically by orchestra, and then chronologically within each orchestra. Researchers are advised to perform keyword searches for composers, musical works, and artists, particularly since many original sound recordings did not list the orchestra or musical group and are therefore listed as "Unknown." Many of the original recordings had a numbering scheme, the key to which is undefined. The numbers were preserved and are listed as "Stokowski Numbers" after the description. The final series consists of index cards to the collection. The numbering scheme on the cards do not always appear to match the numbering scheme on the original recordings. In some cases, the numbering - Page 4 - Leopold Stokowski sound recordings schemes do match and the cards may be of some use to researchers, although, the information contained on the card is also included in finding aid. Administrative Information University of Pennsylvania, Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts 2016 April 26 Finding aid prepared by Holly Mengel. Access Restrictions Access to original audio/visual materials and computer files is restricted. The Kislak Center will provide access to the information on these materials from duplicate master files. If the original does not already have a copy, it will be sent to an outside vendor for copying. Patrons are financially responsible for the cost. The turnaround time from request to delivery of digital items is about two weeks for up to five items and three to seven weeks for more than five items. Please contact Reprographic Services ([email protected]) for cost estimates and ordering. Once digital items are received, researchers will have access to the files on a dedicated computer in the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center. Researchers should be aware of specifics of copyright law and act accordingly. Use Restrictions Copyright restrictions may exist. For most library holdings, the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania do not hold copyright. It is the responsibility of the requester to seek permission from the holder of the copyright to reproduce material from the Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts. Related Materials Related Archival Materials note At the University of Pennsylvania, Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts: Leopold Stokowski papers, 1916-1994 Oliver Daniel research collection on Leopold Stokowski, 1945-1995, Ms. Coll. 382 - Page 5 - Leopold Stokowski sound recordings Stokowski-Gatewood collection of commercial sound recordings, 1917-1990, Ms. Coll. 636 Curtis W. Davis collection on Leopold Stokowski, 1936-1992, Ms. Coll. 965 Robert L. Gatewood collection of Leopold Stokowski discographies, circa 1970-1990, Ms. Coll. 383 Controlled Access Headings Corporate Name(s) • All-American Youth Orchestra. • Hollywood Bowl (Los Angeles, Calif.). • London Symphony Orchestra. • Philadelphia Orchestra. • Symphony of the Air. Form/Genre(s) • Audiovisual materials • Sound recordings Subject(s) • Concerts • Conductors (Music)--United States • Music • Symphony orchestras - Page 6 - Leopold Stokowski sound recordings Series I. Reel to reel sound recordings Collection Inventory Series I. Reel to reel sound recordings. A. 10.5 inch reels. Box Item Early Hi-Fi, Wide range and stereo recordings made by Bell Telephone 8 14 Laboratories in the 1930s, Leopold Stokowski conducting the Philadelphia Orchestra, 1931-1932, Presented to the Curtis Institute of Music by the Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania (2 reels and 1 gold record in presentation box), circa 1930s. B. 7 inch reels. Box Item "Collectors' Items" with Don Tait (including Wagner's "Lohengrin" 2 20 prelude from 1940, Brahms' "Hungarian Dance No. 5" from 1917, Bach's "Prelude in B" from 1929, Stravinsky's "Le Sacre" finale, and Beethoven's "Symphony No. 7" first movement); Stokowski Number: OO, 1977 September 19. "Columbia Presents Native Brazilian Music Selected and Recorded 1 18 under the personal supervision of Leopold Stokowski," Volumes 1 and 2; Stokowski Number: 21, undated. "His Symphony Orchestra" (Debussy "Afternoon of a Faun"); Stokowski 5 3 Number: 4N, undated. "His Symphony Orchestra" (Debussy "Claire de lune" and Strauss "Blue 4 30 Danube Waltz"; Stokowski Number: 4I, undated. - Page 7 - Leopold Stokowski sound recordings B. 7 inch reels "His Symphony Orchestra" (Goeb "Symphony No. 3"); Stokowski Number: 1 29 K, undated. "His Symphony Orchestra" (Grainger favorites: "Irish Tune," "Country 4 24 Garden," "Shepherd's Hey," and "Mock Morris;" Brahms "Symphony No. 3;" and Weber "Invitation to the Dance"); Stokowski Number: 4C, undated. "His Symphony Orchestra" (Sibelius "Swan of Tuonela;" Rimsky Korsakov 4 25 "Russian Easter;" Borodin "Nocturne;" Paganini "Perpetual Motion;" and Gluck "Musette"); Stokowski Number: 4D, undated. "His Symphony Orchestra" (Strauss, "Tales from Vienna Woods" and "Blue 2 24 Danube" and Tchaikovsky "Dance of the Sugar Plum