Research Catalog

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Additional authors

1. Berger, Andrew
2. Caplin, Martha
3. Berlin, Deborah
4. Jezurski, Diann
5. Meell, Melissa
6. Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791.
7. Seeger, Ruth Crawford, 1901-1953.
8. Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilich, 1840-1893.
9. Gershwin, George, 1898-1937.
10. WNYC (Radio station : New York, N.Y.)
11. National Public Radio (U.S.)
12. New York Shakespeare Festival Public Theater, donor

Found in

1. New York Shakespeare Festival records, 1954-1992.

Description

1. 2 sound tape reels : analog, 7 1/2 ips, stereo.; 10 in.

Summary

1. Tapes contain live performance of the Primavera String Quartet in Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center. The concert was broadcast on NPR, on WNYC-FM. Reporter Andrew Berger provided commentary for each piece, using the composers' biographies and additional information about the pieces. During intermission on Reel 1, Berger conducts a taped interview of the members of the string quartet, who share their personal experiences of performing with Primavera, and talk about Tchaikovsky's Third string quartet, a memorial dedicated to his friendship of Ferdinand Laub. The interview resumed on Reel 2, followed by the rest of the concert. Five songs for string quartet are arranged from these George Gershwin songs: 1. "He loves, [and] she loves," 2. "Fascinating rhythm," 3. "Do it again," "Clap yo' hands," and 5. "Sweet and low down." A surprise encore of an unidentified Kurt Weill arrangement is also performed.

Alternative title

1. New York Shakespeare Festival recordings collection.

Subject

1. String quartets
2. Songs > United States
3. Radio programs, Musical
4. Musicals > Excerpts, Arranged
5. String quartets, Arranged
6. Classical music radio programs

Genre/Form

1. Classical music radio programs.

Contents

1. [Reel 1] Quartet in G (K. 387) (32:00) / W. A. Mozart -- String quartet "1931" (10:42) / Ruth Crawford Seeger -- Interview with Primavera String Quartet [Intermission] / with Andrew Berger [ends abruptly]
2. [Reel 2] Interview with Primavera String Quartet (conculsion) -- String quartet no. 3, op. 30 in e♭ minor (39:00) / P. Tchaikovsky -- Five songs for string quartet (10:30) / George Gershwin, arr. by Stanley Silverman -- Kurt Weill arrangement (2:15)

Call number

1. *LT-10-A 2009

Note

1. Credits and production information taken from The New York Times (1851-2005), radio log of Sept. 7, 1980.
2. Stanley Silverman, the arranger of the 4th piece, also composed music for the New York Shakespeare Festival.
3. NYSF inventory no., reel 1: 1384; reel 2: 1382.
4. Separated from the New York Shakespere Festival records; for papers, see the Billy Rose Theatre Collection, *T-Mss 1993-028; for sheet music and scores, see the Music Division, JPB 04-03.

Access (note)

1. Access restricted. Advance notice required for use.

Credits (note)

1. Andrew Berger, interviewer and commentator.

Event (note)

1. Recorded in Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center, New York, on Sept. 12, 1980.

Source (note)

1. The New York Shakespeare Festival and Gail Merrifield Papp;

Linking entry (note)

1. Forms part of: New York Shakespeare Festival recordings collection.

Author

1. Primavera String Quartet. Performer

Title

1. Primavera String Quartet on WNYC-FM [sound recording] : performance in Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center.

Imprint

1. Sept. 12, 1980.

Playing time

1. 003200 001042 003900 001030 000215

Credits

1. Andrew Berger, interviewer and commentator.

Performer

1. Martha Caplin and Deborah Berlin, violins ; Diann Jezurski, viola ; Melissa Meell Richardson, violoncello.

Event

1. Recorded in Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center, New York, on Sept. 12, 1980.

Access

1. Access restricted. Advance notice required for use.

Linking entry

1. Forms part of: New York Shakespeare Festival recordings collection.

Added author

1. Berger, Andrew, commentator.
2. Caplin, Martha, performer.
3. Berlin, Deborah, performer.
4. Jezurski, Diann, performer.
5. Meell, Melissa, performer.
6. Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791. Quartets, violins (2), viola, cello, K. 387, G major.
7. Seeger, Ruth Crawford, 1901-1953. Quartet, violins (2), viola, cello.
8. Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilich, 1840-1893. Quartets, violins (2), viola, cello, no. 3, op. 30, E♭ minor.
9. Gershwin, George, 1898-1937. Funny face. Selections; arranged.
10. Gershwin, George, 1898-1937. Lady, be good!. Fascinating rhythm; arranged.
11. Gershwin, George, 1898-1937. French doll. Do it again; arranged.
12. Gershwin, George, 1898-1937. Oh, Kay!. Clap yo' hands; arranged.
13. Gershwin, George, 1898-1937. Tip-toes. Sweet and low-down; arranged.
14. WNYC (Radio station : New York, N.Y.)
15. National Public Radio (U.S.)
16. Papp, Gail Merrifield, donor.
17. New York Shakespeare Festival Public Theater, donor.

Added title

1. New York Shakespeare Festival recordings collection.

Found in:

1. New York Shakespeare Festival records, 1954-1992.

Research call number

1. *LT-10-A 2009