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Biographical SketchLuigi Dallapiccola was born in Italy on February 3, 1904. During his youth, Dallapiccola gained diplomas in both piano and composition from the Cherubini Conservatory in Florence. He began his career as a piano teacher at the Conservatory, where he remained until his retirement in 1967. He also taught music courses at several American colleges and summer music programs. As a composer, Dallapiccola was greatly influenced by the music of the 2nd Viennese School, evident in his use of serial methods. His output encompassed dramatic works (operas and ballet) as well as choral, solo vocal and instrumental compositions. Several of his vocal works were considered to be "protest pieces," relating to his ever-present concern with the political situations of his time. Margaret (Peggie) Dwight is an American artist currently living in Paris. She had a correspondence with Dallapiccola from the time she met him at Tanglewood in 1951 where she was a student, until his death in 1975. Return to the Table of Contents Scope and Content NoteThe bulk of this collection represents Dallapiccola's correspondence with Margaret (Peggie) Dwight during the years of their association, from 1951 to 1975. This correspondence includes over 300 letters (written mostly in French), as well as various postcards and telegrams. In addition, there are over two hundred articles and programs relating to Dallapiccola's career, mostly collected during those years. The collection also includes a few of Dallapiccola's holograph music manuscripts, most notably his opera Ulysses, as well as short excerpts or sketches of his works. Printed editions of two full scores are included, namely Requiescant and Sex Carmina Alcaei. The writings in this collection consist mainly of 200 pages of "Recollections" written by Margaret (Peggie) Dwight which chronicles her 24-year friendship with Dallapiccola. It is divided into sections by year, and contains references to various letters and other materials in the collection. There are also several speeches and other miscellaneous notes written by Dallapiccola. Return to the Table of Contents Selected Search TermsPeople
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Return to the Table of Contents Organization of the Dallapiccola/Dwight CollectionThe Dallapiccola/Dwight Collection is organized in 7 series: Return to the Table of Contents Container ListCorrespondence, 1951-1974Correspondence with Margaret (Peggie) Dwight during the years of their association, from 1951 to 1975. This correspondence includes over 300 letters (written mostly in French), as well as various postcards and telegrams. Please note: access may be restricted, refer to "Access and Restrictions" in the Administrative Information section for additional information. Arranged chronologically by date 1951-1958196019611962 Jan.-Aug.1962 Sept.-Oct.19631964 Jan.-July1964 Aug.-Dec.1965 Jan.-Apr.1965 May-Dec.1966 Jan.-May1966 June-Dec.1967 Jan.-May1967 June-July1967 Aug.-Dec.1968 Jan.-July1968 Aug.-Dec.1969 Jan.-June1969 July-Dec.1970 Jan.-May1970 June-Dec.1971 Jan.-July1971 Aug.-Dec.1972 Jan.-Apr.1972 May-Dec.1973 Jan.-June1973 July-Dec.1974 Jan.-1975 Feb.Music, 1943-1970Holographs of Dallapiccola music manuscripts, short excerpts or sketches, and printed editions. Arranged by title. Cinque Canti, Song no. 4, 1956 Holograph full score in pencil, [5 p.]Commiato, 1972 Holograph piano-vocal score in pencil, 10 p.Requiescant, Milan, Zerboni, 1958 Printed full score, 57 p.Requiescant, Milan, Zerboni, 1958 Printed, piano-vocal score, autographed, 47 p.Sex Carmina Alcaei, Milan, Zerboni, 1943 Printed full score, 32 p.Sicut Umbra, sketch, (1969-70) Holograph ms. in pencil, [2 p.][Sketch leaf, 1956] Holograph ms. in pencil, [1 p.][Sketchbook 1957-58] Bound holograph sketches in pencil, [22 p.][Sketches, 1968] Holograph ms. in pencil, [2 p.]12-Tone Demonstration, sketchSee also: "Recollections" p. 45 Holograph ms. in ink, [1 p.]Ulysses, Act I scene 3, sketches, 1968 Holograph ms. in pencil and ink, [2 p.]Ulysses, Act II scene 3, 1967 Holograph condensed score in pencil, [10 p.]Ulysses, Calypso scene, sketch Holograph piano-vocal score in ink, [1 p.]Ulysses, Nausica Scene, 1966 Holograph condensed score in ink, [2 p.]Ulysses, Scene de l'Enfer, 1962 Holograph score in pencil, [2 p.]Ulysses, Act I, 1966 Holograph full score in ink, autographed, [1 p.]Ulysses, Prologue, Calypso Scene, sketch, 1968 Holograph condensed score in pencil, [2 p.]Programs & Clippings, 1951-1989Programs and clippings of Dallapiccola. Arranged chronologically by date 1951-5919601961 Jan.-Feb.1961 Mar.-Dec.196219631964 Jan.-Oct.1964 Aug.-Oct.1964 Nov.-Dec.196519661966 May 5th19671968 Mar.-Aug.1968 Sept.1968 Oct.-Dec.1969 Feb.-Aug.1969 Oct.-Dec.1970197119721973-74197519751976-791980-821984-89Writings, 1951-1976The writings in this collection consist mainly of 200 pages of "Recollections" written by Margaret (Peggie) Dwight which chronicles her 24-year friendship with Dallapiccola. Please note: access may be restricted, refer to "Access and Restrictions" in the Administrative Information section for additional information. Arranged into two subseries by author and chronologically. Writings by Margaret (Peggie) DwightRecollections, 1951-58, p. 1-28Recollections, 1959-61, p. 29-55Recollections, 1962-63, p. 56-84Recollections, 1963-65, p. 85-117Recollections, 1966-67, p. 118-156Recollections, 1968-70, p. 157-201Recollections, 1971-76, p. 202-endRecollections, Notes, 8 p.Collection contents list, [2 p.]Recollections (revised), 227 p.Writings by Luigi DallapiccolaLibretti and notes by Dallapiccola Arranged by title Lecture, L. Dallapiccola, "Birth of Libretto," 25 p.L. Dallapiccola, "Ulysses," typed libretto, 24 p.L. Dallapiccola, NotesL. Dallapiccola, Misc. Notes, [2 p.]PhotographsPhotographic prints of Ulysses production dated 1968. Arrangement is by subject. Ulysses. Photographs, Berlin production, 1968BooksBook by Franco Nencini Arranged by author Nencini, FrancoFirenze i giorni del diluvioMiscellaneousMiscellaneous materials Arranged by format McDonald, Calum; Luigi Dallapiccola, A Complete Catalogue, 21 p.Program, New York Philharmonic, April 29, 1936Champagne cork, autographed, 1969Poster, 1979Return to the Table of Contents |
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