Alexander Merovitch papers , 1935-1961

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Adler, Peter Herman, 1899-1990; Barber, Samuel, 1910-1981; Mirovitch, Alfred; Merovitch, Alexander
Title
Alexander Merovitch papers
Dates
1935-1961 (inclusive)
Quantity
3.25 linear feet, (3 containers, 1 oversize folder )
Collection Number
Ax 288
Summary
Alexander Merovitch of St. Petersburg, Russia, was an impressario, and managed, represented, promoted and/or advised the musicians: Vladimir Horowitz, Nathan Milstein, Gregor Piatigorsky, Vladimir Golschmann, Guido Cantelli, Peter Herman Adler, Massimo Freccia, Paul Strauss, and Oscar Shumsky. The collection (1935-1961) contains sheet music, contracts, photographs, and papers concerning the artists he managed.
Repository
University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu
Access Restrictions

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Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Alexander Merovitch was born in St. Petersburg, Russia. He was an impresario, and managed the early American and European careers of Vladimir Horowitz, Nathan Milstein, and Gregor Piatigorsky. He was a representative, promoter, and adviser to Vladimir Golschmann, Guido Cantelli, Peter Herman Adler, Massimo Freccia, Paul Strauss, and Oscar Shumsky.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection contains sheet music, contracts, photographs, and papers concerning the artists he managed.

The papers concerning artists he managed are organized by the artist's name and include: Guido Cantelli, Massimo Freccia, Vladimir Horowitz, and Oscar Shumsky.

Sheet music includes published piano numbers by Alfred Mirovitch.

There is also a manuscript (engraver's copy) of Samuel Barber's "Concerto for Violincello and Orchestra" (op. 22), and a letter from Peter Adler.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Conductors (Music)--Europe
  • Conductors (Music)--United States
  • Impresarios--Russia
  • Music trade--Europe
  • Music trade--United States
  • Music--Europe--20th century--History and criticism
  • Music--United States--20th century--History and criticism
  • Musicians--Europe
  • Musicians--United States

Personal Names

  • Adler, Peter Herman, 1899-1990
  • Cantelli, Guido
  • Freccia, Massimo
  • Horowitz, Vladimir, 1903-1989
  • Merovitch, Alexander
  • Shumsky, Oscar

Form or Genre Terms

  • Contracts
  • Photographs
  • Piano music
  • Sheet music