Dallapiccola/Dwight Collection
Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2003561020
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Music Division Library of Congress Washington, D.C.
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collection
Dallapiccola/Dwight Collection1951-1989 (bulk 1951-1975)
Dallapiccola, Luigi, 1904-1975
Biographical History for: Dallapiccola/Dwight Collection1951-1989 (bulk 1951-1975)
Biographical Sketch Luigi 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.
Scope and Content Note The 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.
series
Correspondence, 1951-1974
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. Please note: access may be restricted, refer to "Access and Restrictions" in the Administrative Information section for additional information.
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1962 Jan.-Aug.
1962 Sept.-Oct.
1964 Jan.-July
1964 Aug.-Dec.
1965 Jan.-Apr.
1965 May-Dec.
1966 Jan.-May
1966 June-Dec.
1967 Jan.-May
1967 June-July
1967 Aug.-Dec.
1968 Jan.-July
1968 Aug.-Dec.
1969 Jan.-June
1969 July-Dec.
1970 Jan.-May
1970 June-Dec.
1971 Jan.-July
1971 Aug.-Dec.
1972 Jan.-Apr.
1972 May-Dec.
1973 Jan.-June
1973 July-Dec.
1974 Jan.-1975 Feb.
Music, 1943-1970
Holographs of Dallapiccola music manuscripts, short excerpts or sketches, and printed editions.
Cinque Canti, Song no. 4, 1956
Commiato, 1972
Holograph piano-vocal score in pencil, 10 p.
holograph piano-vocal score in pencil, 10 p.
Requiescant, Milan, Zerboni, 1958
Printed, piano-vocal score, autographed, 47 p.
printed, piano-vocal score, autographed, 47 p.
Sex Carmina Alcaei, Milan, Zerboni, 1943
Sicut Umbra, sketch, (1969-70)
[Sketch leaf, 1956]
[Sketchbook 1957-58]
Bound holograph sketches in pencil, [22 p.]
bound holograph sketches in pencil, [22 p.]
[Sketches, 1968]
12-Tone Demonstration, sketch See also: "Recollections" p. 45
Ulysses, Act I scene 3, sketches, 1968
Ulysses, Act II scene 3, 1967
Holograph condensed score in pencil, [10 p.]
holograph condensed score in pencil, [10 p.]
Ulysses, Calypso scene, sketch
Holograph piano-vocal score in ink, [1 p.]
holograph piano-vocal score in ink, [1 p.]
Ulysses, Nausica Scene, 1966
Holograph condensed score in ink, [2 p.]
holograph condensed score in ink, [2 p.]
Ulysses, Scene de l'Enfer, 1962
Ulysses, Act I, 1966
Holograph full score in ink, autographed, [1 p.]
holograph full score in ink, autographed, [1 p.]
Ulysses, Prologue, Calypso Scene, sketch, 1968
Holograph condensed score in pencil, [2 p.]
holograph condensed score in pencil, [2 p.]
Programs & Clippings, 1951-1989
Programs and clippings of Dallapiccola.
1961 Jan.-Feb.
1961 Mar.-Dec.
1964 Jan.-Oct.
1964 Aug.-Oct.
1964 Nov.-Dec.
1966 May 5th
1968 Mar.-Aug.
1968 Sept.
1968 Oct.-Dec.
1969 Feb.-Aug.
1969 Oct.-Dec.
Writings, 1951-1976
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. Please note: access may be restricted, refer to "Access and Restrictions" in the Administrative Information section for additional information.
subseries
Writings by Margaret (Peggie) Dwight
Recollections, 1951-58, p. 1-28
Recollections, 1959-61, p. 29-55
Recollections, 1962-63, p. 56-84
Recollections, 1963-65, p. 85-117
Recollections, 1966-67, p. 118-156
Recollections, 1968-70, p. 157-201
Recollections, 1971-76, p. 202-end
Recollections, Notes, 8 p.
Collection contents list, [2 p.]
Recollections (revised), 227 p.
Writings by Luigi Dallapiccola
Libretti and notes by Dallapiccola
Lecture, L. Dallapiccola, "Birth of Libretto," 25 p.
L. Dallapiccola, "Ulysses," typed libretto, 24 p.
L. Dallapiccola, Notes
L. Dallapiccola, Misc. Notes, [2 p.]
Photographs
Photographic prints of Ulysses production dated 1968.
Ulysses. Photographs, Berlin production, 1968
Books
Book by Franco Nencini
Nencini, Franco
Firenze i giorni del diluvio
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous materials
McDonald, Calum; Luigi Dallapiccola, A Complete Catalogue, 21 p.
Program, New York Philharmonic, April 29, 1936
Champagne cork, autographed, 1969
Poster, 1979