women musicians
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Manuscript song book of "Miss Stow", with enclosures by Carolyn Coxon, late 18th-century [?] (song book); 2nd half of the 20th century (enclosures)
Item
Identifier: Coll-1848/19-0126
Scope and Contents
This is a song book partly manuscript, partly printed which had belonged to a "Miss Stow". It contains many interspersed paper notes added subsequently by Carolyn Coxon, commenting and identifying the music pieces.The printed section is entitled "The Celebrated Russian Dance call'd Rafatchek as Danc'd at the London & French Theatres by M. Vestris & Madn Guimer, set for the Harpsichord or Piano Forte with Variations. By Domenico Corri",...
Dates:
late 18th-century [?] (song book); 2nd half of the 20th century (enclosures)
Three letters signed from Sophie Weisse to Louis Fleury, 5 June, 28 June, 13 July 1910
File — Box CLX-A-1702
Identifier: Coll-1848/21-0018
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of three letters, in French, from the Scottish music teacher, Sophie Weisse (1852-1945) to the French flautist Louis Fleury (1878-1926). Composed in June-July 1910 in Northlands, Englefield Green, Surrey. The letters discuss concert plans, including a performance by Weisse’s close friend and protegé, Donald Tovey. One letter mentions Tovey’s great admiration of Fleury’s playing.
Dates:
5 June, 28 June, 13 July 1910