Renard histoire burlesque [Kirchmeyer 23, De Lerma R7]
Scope and Contents
Fine calligraphic manuscript piano-vocal score, possibly in the hand of Stravinsky's wife Catherine or another person close to him. With titling in Stravinsky's hand.
Oblong octavo. Marbled boards. 147 pp.
With occasional corrections and annotations to both text and music in pencil and ink, some of which appear to be in the composer's hand.
Catherine Stravinsky was a frequent copyist of Igor Stravinsky's works; her musical handwriting is somewhat similar in appearance to that of her husband's.
Dates
- Creation: 1908 - 1974
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1908 - 1938
Creator
- From the Collection: Stravinsky, Igor, 1882-1971 (Composer, Person)
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)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
From the Collection: Russian
From the Collection: French
From the Collection: Italian
Repository Details
Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
713-348-2586
woodson@rice.edu