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Abravanel, Maurice, 1903-1993

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1903 - 1993

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

Maurice Abravanel papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0517
Abstract The Maurice Abravanel papers contains biographical materials, interview transcripts, personal and professional correspondence, meeting minutes, budgets, contracts, and administrative files of the Utah Symphony, performance programs, agendas, reports, meeting minutes, and correspondence of local and national arts organizations. Also contains clippings, awards, musical scores, and personal memorabilia. Abravanel was a noted composer and conductor. He served as music director of the Utah...
Dates: 1890-2009
Found in: J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

Maurice Abravanel photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0590
Abstract The Maurice Abravanel photograph collection contain photographs documenting Maurice Abravanel's life and career in music. Included are formal portrait photographs, family photographs, and images of Abravanel attending various social events. Also included are photographs of Maurice Abravanel working with various professional musicians and conducting several symphony orchestras. Many photographs document the Utah Symphony Orchestra, including tours and views of Abravanel Hall in Salt Lake...
Dates: 1920s-1990s
Found in: J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

Kurt Weill Foundation for Music collection

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1555
Abstract

The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music collection (1928-2005) contains five oral history interviews with Maurice Abravanel (1978-1985), correspondence, a newsletter, and music programs. The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music was established by Lotte Lenya in 1962 to continue the legacy of musician and composer, Kurt Weill.

Dates: 1928-2005
Found in: J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

Jeanne Tellier Leeson essay

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1835
Abstract

The Jeanne Tellier Leeson essay extolls the Utah Youth Sympohony Concert experience. The essay was written during the tenure of conductor Maurice Abravanel, and so includes a short biography of him, and his involvement in the youth concert program.

Dates: circa 1970s
Found in: J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

Jeanne Tellier Leeson photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0859
Abstract

The Jeanne Tellier Leeson photograph collection consists of photos of the Utah Symphony and Maurice Abravanel.

This collection is entirely digitalized and available online in our Digital Library.

Dates: 1960-1980
Found in: J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

Glade Peterson papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1413
Abstract The Glade Peterson papers (1950s-1990s) consist of materials documenting the professional life of Glade Peterson (1928-1990), opera performer and founder of the Utah Opera Company. The bulk of the collection consists of programs for Utah Opera Company productions and social events concerning the arts in Utah. Scrapbooks containing news clippings, announcements, programs, photographs, actor/actress biographical sketches, and invitations also make up a large part of the collection. Glade...
Dates: 1950s-1990s
Found in: J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

Leroy J. Robertson music recordings

 Collection
Identifier: A0241
Abstract The Leroy J. Robertson music recordings (1920s-1970s) consist of audio recordings of pieces composed by Robertson as well as other music including hymns, carols, classical music and compositions by other American composers, some of which Robertson conducted or arranged. A respected composer of works for chamber music, orchestra, violin, cello, piano and voice, Leroy J. Robertson taught music at Brigham Young University (BYU), the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and the University...
Dates: 1920s-1970s
Found in: J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

Utah Symphony Guild records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1019
Abstract

The Utah Symphony Guild records (1941-2006) consist of scrapbooks that contain news clippings, programs, announcements, rosters, photographs, statements, correspondence, pen and ink drawings, and other items. Broadsides are also included in the collection. The Utah Symphony Guild was organized in 1947 as a support group for the Utah Symphony Orchestra.

Dates: 1941-2006
Found in: J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

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