http://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c8j9676f No online items Joaquín Nin-Culmell and José Joaquín Nin y Castellanos family papers Processed by Eric Johns Special Collections & University Archives The UCR Library P.O. Box 5900 University of California Riverside, California 92517-5900 Phone: 951-827-3233 Fax: 951-827-4673 Email: [email protected] URL: http://library.ucr.edu/view/collections/spcol ©2016 The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved. Joaquín Nin-Culmell and José MS 076 1 Joaquín Nin y Castellanos family papers Descriptive Summary Title: Joaquín Nin-Culmell and José Joaquín Nin y Castellanos family papers Date (inclusive): 1863-2003, undated. Date (bulk): 1910-2002 Collection Number: MS 076 Creators: Nin-Culmell, Joaquín, 1908-2004; Nin y Castellanos, José Joaquín Extent: 58.83 linear feet (68 boxes) Repository: Rivera Library. Special Collections Department. Riverside, CA 92517-5900 Abstract: This collection contains correspondence, manuscripts, scores, reviews and other material pertaining to Joaquín Nin-Culmell, a twentieth century Cuban-Spanish composer, conductor, pianist, and professor, and his father José Joaquín Nin y Castellanos, a twentieth century Cuban pianist and composer. The included materials document both the professional and personal lives of both men with an emphasis on their musical careers. Highlights include several versions of Nin-Culmell's opera La Celestina, numerous concert programs and reviews of worldwide performances, published and unpublished scores, photographs of Nin-Culmell and his performances, and correspondence with notable musicians of their time. Languages: The collection is primarily in English, but also contains material in Spanish, French, German, and Catalan. Access This collection is open for research. 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Acquisition Information The Joaquín Nin-Culmell and José Joaquín Nin y Castellanos family papers were acquired in 2005. Processing History Processed by Eric Johns, 2015. Biographical Note Joaquín Nin-Culmell was born in Berlin, Germany in 1908 to Cuban singer Rosa Culmell and pianist-composer José Joaquín Nin y Castellanos. Nin Culmell went onto become a composer, pianist, conductor, lecturer, and emeritus professor of music at the University of California, Berkeley. He was educated at the Schola Cantorum (1925-1930) first studying in the class of Paul Braud and then privately with Alfred Cortot and Ricardo Vines. At the Paris Conservatory Nin-Culmell studied harmony, counterpoint, and fugue with Jean and Noel Gallon, and composition with Paul Dukas. As a concert virtuoso, Nin-Culmell performed in Spain, France, Switzerland, Italy, Belgium, Denmark, England, the United States, Canada, and Cuba. He also taught music at Williams College and the University of California, Berkeley, retiring in 1971 as Professor Emeritus. He was founder and conductor of the Berkshire Community Orchestra and conductor of the University of California Symphony from 1950-1954 also having served as guest conductor of the Miami Symphony Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, Aspen Festival Orchestra, and the Municipal Orchestra of Barcelona. Nin-Culmell composed music for piano, voice, string quartet, solo cello, solo guitar, orchestra, and unaccompanied chorus. Perhaps his most famous work, Nin-Culmell was the composer of the opera La Celestina (1985) based on a 15th century drama. Nin Culmell passed away in January 2004. José Joaquín Nin y Castellanos was born in Havana, Cuba in 1879 and was raised in Barcelona, Spain. Nin y Castellanos studied piano in Barcelona with Felipe Pedrell and eventually returned to Cuba in 1901, where he met his future wife, Rosa Culmell. The couple returned to Europe, primarily Paris, where he pursued his career as a pianist, performing all over Europe and in parts of South America. He was also an editor and publisher of early Spanish keyboard and vocal composers. His many collaborations with violinists of note and his close friendship with violinists such as Paul Kochanski, Jeanne Gautier, Mischa Elman, Jacques Thibaud, Albert Spalding and Manuel Quiroga amongst others made his transcriptions for Joaquín Nin-Culmell and José MS 076 2 Joaquín Nin y Castellanos family papers violin and piano an attractive alternative to the available virtuoso arrangements in vogue at the time. The Spanish Civil War and World War II terminated his performing, composing, and editing career in Europe so he returned to Havana, Cuba in 1939 where he lived until his death in 1949. Nin y Castellanos' lasting contribution to the divulgation of Spanish folklore and Spanish composers of the 18th century is evidenced by the many world-wide performances of his compositions and editions. José Joaquín Nin y Castellanos and Rosa Culmell were the parents of Anais Nin, Joaquín Nin-Culmell, and Thorvald Nin. José Joaquín and Rosa divorced in 1924. José Joaquín was re-married to Maria Luisa Rodriguez, with their marriage ending shortly before World War II. Collection Scope and Contents This collection contains correspondence, manuscripts, scores, reviews and other material pertaining to Joaquín Nin-Culmell and his father José Joaquín Nin y Castellanos. The included materials document both the professional and personal lives of both men with an emphasis on their musical careers. Highlights include several versions of Nin-Culmell's opera La Celestina, numerous concert programs and reviews of worldwide performances, published and unpublished scores, photographs of Nin-Culmell and his performances, and correspondence with notable musicians of their time. Collection Arrangement This collection is arranged into two series and twenty-three sub-series. Series and sub-series arrangement is as follows: Series 1. Joaquin Nin-Culmell. 1901-2003, undated. Sub-series 1.1. Articles and publications. 1901-2002, undated. Sub-series 1.2. Artifacts. 1914-1996, undated. Sub-series 1.3. Audiovisual material. 1979-2002, undated. Sub-series 1.4. Biographical material. 1934-2001, undated. Sub-series 1.5. Correspondence. 1905-2003, undated. Sub-series 1.6. Essays, notes, and other material. 1910-2001, undated. Sub-series 1.7. Interview transcripts. 1939-2001, undated. Sub-series 1.8. Personal documents. 1926-2003, undated. Sub-series 1.9. Photographs and other material. 1909-2003, undated. Sub-series 1.10. Programs. 1913-2002, undated. Sub-series 1.11. Promotional material. 1936-2001, undated. Sub-series 1.12. Reviews. 1910-2001, undated. Sub-series 1.13. Scores and related material. 1916-2002, undated. Series 2. Jose Joaquin Nin y Castellanos. 1863-1999, undated. Sub-series 2.1. Biographical material. 1926-1998, undated. Sub-series 2.2. Correspondence. 1900-1950, undated. Sub-series 2.3. Essays, notes, and other material. 1902-1949, undated. Sub-series 2.4. Personal documents. 1903-1950, undated. Sub-series 2.5. Photographs and other material. 1896, undated. Sub-series 2.6. Programs. 1897-1999, undated. Sub-series 2.7. Promotional material. 1907-1932, undated. Sub-series 2.8. Publications. 1863-1979, undated. Sub-series 2.9. Reviews. 1912-1999, undated. Sub-series 2.10. Scores and related material. 1915-1943, undated. Indexing Terms The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog. Subjects Composers. Music. Nin y Castellanos, José Joaquín Nin-Culmell, Joaquín, 1908-2004 Pianists. Joaquín Nin-Culmell and José MS 076 3 Joaquín Nin y Castellanos family papers Genres and Forms of Materials Correspondence. Documents. Manuscripts. Photographs. Scores. Series 1. Joaquín Nin-Culmell. 1901-2003, undated. Series Scope and Content Summary This series is comprised of correspondence, photographs, reviews, scores, programs, notes and other material pertaining to the personal and professional life of Joaquín Nin-Culmell. Series Arrangement This series contains thirteen sub-series that have been arranged alphabetically. Sub-series 1.1 Articles and publications. 1901-2002, undated. Sub-series Scope and Content Summary This sub-series is comprised of articles and publications by and about Joaquín Nin-Culmell. Also includes material collected by Joaquín Nin-Culmell that pertains to his personal and professional interests. Sub-series Arrangement This sub-series is arranged sequentially by box and folder number. Box 1, Folder 13 Article on the establishment of the department of music at Williams College. 1949. Box 5, Folder 7 Article on Nin-Culmell's position at the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando. 1962. Box 6, Folder 10 Article by Nin-Culmell on Conxita Badia in Catalunya