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Composition (Music)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Created For = Tovey

Found in 209 Collections and/or Records:

Kenneth Leighton Archive

 Fonds
Identifier: Coll-1144
Scope and Contents

This archive consists mainly of Leighton's original music scores and sketches, as well as four large boxes of reel-to-reel tapes and vinyles. See the box list for an inventory of every piece.

Dates: 1946-1988
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

Letter to Adolf Busch from Sir Donald Francis Tovey, c1900

 Item
Identifier: Coll-411/1/1/L20
Scope and Contents

Letter, [n.d], Sir Donald Francis Tovey to Adolf Busch. Discussion of string quartet variations in B Opus II, working methods and the loneliness of the profession. Ms. transcript by Hubert Foss.

Dates: c1900
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / The Tovey Collection / Papers of Donald Francis Tovey / Correspondence

Letter to Albert Schweitzer from Sir Donald Francis Tovey, 13 August 1929

 Item
Identifier: Coll-411/1/1/L131
Scope and Contents

Letter, 13 August 1928, Suffolk, Sir Donald Francis Tovey to Albert Schweitzer. Informing Schweitzer that Tovey plans to dedicate his ' Kunst der Fugue' to him. Holograph signed, photocopy.

Dates: 13 August 1929
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / The Tovey Collection / Papers of Donald Francis Tovey / Correspondence

Letter to Arnold Rose from Sir Donald Francis Tovey, 19 July 1928

 Item
Identifier: Coll-411/1/1/L122
Scope and Contents

Letter, 19 July 1928, Suffolk, Sir Donald Francis Tovey to Arnold Rose. Introducing Mary Grierson. Holograph signed, written on "Cadenza for Brahms violin concerto" by Donald Tovey, with envelope.

Dates: 19 July 1928
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / The Tovey Collection / Papers of Donald Francis Tovey / Correspondence

Letter to Clara Tovey from Joaquin Pena Costa, 23 March 1935

 Item
Identifier: Coll-411/1/1/L2395
Scope and Contents

Letter, 23 March 1935, Barcelona, Joaquin Pena to Clara Tovey. Requesting that Tovey send details of his concert programme, material for the 'Pastoral', and expressing eager anticipation at the arrival of Tovey's concerto. Typescript signed.

Dates: 23 March 1935
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / The Tovey Collection / Papers of Donald Francis Tovey / Correspondence

Letter to Donald Tovey from Casals, c1934

 Item
Identifier: Coll-411/1/1/L871
Scope and Contents

Letter, [1934], Casals to Donald Tovey. Praising Tovey and thanking him for writing his Cello Concerto. Holograph signed.

Dates: c1934
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / The Tovey Collection / Papers of Donald Francis Tovey / Correspondence

Letter to Donald Tovey from Julius Rontgen, 18 February 1904

 Item
Identifier: Coll-411/1/1/L1553
Scope and Contents

Letter, 18 February 1904, Amsterdam, Julius Rontgen to Donald Tovey. Discussing Tovey's position as judge of the Prix d' excellence and enclosing composition work. Holograph signed.

Dates: 18 February 1904
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / The Tovey Collection / Papers of Donald Francis Tovey / Correspondence

Letter to Donald Tovey from Julius Rontgen, 22 October 1927

 Item
Identifier: Coll-411/1/1/L1600
Scope and Contents

Letter, 22 October 1927, Bilthoven, Julius Rontgen to Donald Tovey. Discussing plans for a concert in Edinburgh and praising Gershwin's ' Rhapsody in blue'. Holograph signed.

Dates: 22 October 1927
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / The Tovey Collection / Papers of Donald Francis Tovey / Correspondence

Letter to Donald Tovey from Pablo Casals, 12 March 1933

 Item
Identifier: Coll-411/1/1/L870
Scope and Contents

Letter, 12 March 1933, Barcelona, Pablo Casals to Donald Tovey. Expressing the joy Casals felt on receiving Tovey's cello concerto. Holograph signed.

Dates: 12 March 1933
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / The Tovey Collection / Papers of Donald Francis Tovey / Correspondence

Letter to Donald Tovey from Pablo Casals, 12 March 1933

 Item
Identifier: Coll-411/1/1/L872
Scope and Contents

Letter, 12 March 1933, Barcelona, Pablo Casals to Donald Tovey. Expressing the joy Casals felt on receiving Tovey's cello concerto. Typescript copy.

Dates: 12 March 1933
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / The Tovey Collection / Papers of Donald Francis Tovey / Correspondence

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