| Description |
87 sound cassettes : analog. |
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The collection is arranged alphabetically by title of work, then by composer and date of performance. |
| Summary |
The collection contains live recordings of performances of the St. Cecilia Chorus. The earliest recording in the collection is from 1967. Most of the performances took place in Carnegie Hall, with a few in other venues such as Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall, The Riverside Church, St. Bartholomew's Church, St. George's Church, and The Church of Heavenly Rest. All performances are conducted by David Randolph, the Chorus' music director. |
| Access |
Collection is open to the public. Users never directly handle sound recordings. Listening selections are transmitted through a playback system. |
| Terms Of Use |
No copying of private, non-commercial material is allowed without the written permission of the proprietary rights holder. For further information contact the Curator, The Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound. |
| Cite As: |
*L(Special) 96-03, St. Cecilia Chorus Collection of Sound Recordings, 1967- Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. |
| Note |
Papers and documents of the Chorus as well as some house programs are on file in the Music Division. |
| Biography |
The St. Cecilia Chorus is one of the finest performing choirs in New York City. The Chorus was founded in 1906 as a women's chorus by Metropolitan Opera coach Victor Harris who served as its conductor until 1936. Leon Barzin directed through 1937. In 1938 Willard Sektberg took over until 1942, when Hugh Ross became conductor, to be succeeded in the late 1950s by David L. Buttolph. In 1964, the St. Cecilia's Chorus became a chorus of mixed voices. In 1965, David Randolph became music director. In 1969, the Chorus had its first concert in Carnegie Hall. In addition to its now traditional twice-yearly Carnegie Hall concerts, some of which were broadcast live on WNYC Radio, the Chorus has appeared in other venues, including Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall. |
| Indexes |
Finding aid available in *L(Special) 96.03 and on Internet. |
| Subject |
Choral music.
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Choruses, Sacred.
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Choruses, Secular.
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Choirs (Music)
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Choral societies.
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| Added Author |
Randolph, David.
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| Added Title |
Saint Cecilia Chorus collection of sound recordings |
| Call No. |
*L (Special) 96-03
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| Research Call Number |
*L (Special) 96-03
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