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Pétroushka. Three movements for piano solo arranged by the composer. Dedicated to Arthur Rubinstein [Kirchmeyer 12-8, De Lerma P29], 1921 - 1922

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 4

Scope and Contents

Set of engraved proof sheets heavily annotated by the composer. [Berlin]: Russischer Musikverlag G.M.B.H. [PN R.M.V. 400], [1921-22]. Folio. Unbound. 36 leaves numbered 3-39 printed on rectos only. With significant corrections, alterations, and annotations in the composer's hand in lead and blue pencil and red ink.

Folio 13 with an attached autograph manuscript leaf containing the composer's re-writing of a 6- measure section for the right hand; "Anglet 1921" in the composer's autograph to final page. Additional markings in pencil in another hand.

With publisher's stamp to first leaf, including that of F.H. Schneider, presumably an editor.

With "Korrektur" and numerals "I" and "II" (referring to progressive stages of corrections) to upper right corner of first leaf.

Dates

  • Creation: 1921 - 1922

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

The materials are written in English, Russian, French, and Italian.

Conditions Governing Access

This material is open for research.

Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.

Extent

From the Collection: 7 Linear Feet (12 boxes)

Repository Details

Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository

Contact:
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
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Houston Texas 77005 USA
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