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Léner Quartet papers

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Léner Quartet papers, 1920-1947.
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Additional Authors
  • Léner, Jenö, 1894-1948.
  • Léner Quartet.
Description
.28 cubic ft.
Summary
The collection includes clippings of articles about concerts, fliers, brochures, programs, correspondence, and other papers. A small percentage of the material deals with the early years ; the major portion deals with the years 1942-1947.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Clippings.
  • Programs.
  • Fliers (printed matter).
  • Pamphlets.
  • Correspondence.
  • Contracts.
  • Receipts.
Biography (note)
  • Founded in 1918 by Hungarian violinist Jenö Léner, the Léner Quartet was one of the most celebrated string quartets of its day, playing on 4 continents and known especially for Beethoven interpretation. In 1942 a rift occurred between Léner and the other 3 members. The others hired a new first violinist and continued to call themselves the "Léner Quartet" until Léner also reconstituted a quartet with 3 other members and reclaimed the name.
Language (note)
  • Correspondence is in English and Spanish ; other material is in Spanish, English, German, French, Portuguese, Dutch, Italian, and Hungarian.
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Call Number
JOB 95-19
OCLC
NYPW96-A180
Title
Léner Quartet papers, 1920-1947.
Biography
Founded in 1918 by Hungarian violinist Jenö Léner, the Léner Quartet was one of the most celebrated string quartets of its day, playing on 4 continents and known especially for Beethoven interpretation. In 1942 a rift occurred between Léner and the other 3 members. The others hired a new first violinist and continued to call themselves the "Léner Quartet" until Léner also reconstituted a quartet with 3 other members and reclaimed the name.
Language
Correspondence is in English and Spanish ; other material is in Spanish, English, German, French, Portuguese, Dutch, Italian, and Hungarian.
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Occupation
Musicians.
Instrumentalists.
Added Author
Léner, Jenö, 1894-1948.
Léner Quartet.
Research Call Number
JOB 95-19
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