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Symphony of the New World audio and moving image collection : 18 items.
- Title
- Symphony of the New World audio and moving image collection : 18 items.
- Author
- Symphony of the New World, creator.
- Publication
- [1982]
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schomburg Center to submit a request in person. | Archival Mix | Use in library | Sc MIRS Symphony 1982-37 | Schomburg Center - Moving Image & Recorded Sound |
Details
- Additional Authors
- Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Moving Image and Recorded Sound Division.
- Description
- 17 audiocassettes
- 1 videocassette
- Summary
- The collection consists of 17 audio recordings and 1 moving image recording of the Symphony in live concert performances.
- Subjects
- Genre/Form
- Sound recordings.
- Video recordings.
- Biography (note)
- The Symphony of the New World was founded in 1964 by an inter-racial committee of professional musicians to provide opportunities for minorities, particularly black and Puerto Rican musicians, who were being discriminated against by the major symphonies. It claimed to be the first "fully integrated symphonic orchestra in the United States." Many African-American conductors were introduced via the SNW, which also featured works by minority composers as well as performing a standard repertoire of symphonic music and contemporary works. The Symphony of the New World ceased functioning in 1978 due to financial difficulties.
- Linking Entry (note)
- Forms part of the Symphony of the New World archive. Papers can be found in the Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division. (Sc MG 171).
- Call Number
- Sc MIRS Symphony 1982-37
- OCLC
- 1182026553
- Author
- Symphony of the New World, creator.
- Title
- Symphony of the New World audio and moving image collection : 18 items.
- Publisher
- [1982]
- Biography
- The Symphony of the New World was founded in 1964 by an inter-racial committee of professional musicians to provide opportunities for minorities, particularly black and Puerto Rican musicians, who were being discriminated against by the major symphonies. It claimed to be the first "fully integrated symphonic orchestra in the United States." Many African-American conductors were introduced via the SNW, which also featured works by minority composers as well as performing a standard repertoire of symphonic music and contemporary works. The Symphony of the New World ceased functioning in 1978 due to financial difficulties.
- Linking Entry
- Forms part of the Symphony of the New World archive. Papers can be found in the Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division. (Sc MG 171).
- Connect to:
- Added Author
- Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Moving Image and Recorded Sound Division.
- Research Call Number
- Sc MIRS Symphony 1982-37