Thomson, Virgil, 1896-1989

Abstract The papers of soprano Alice Esty include original and photo-reproduced manuscripts of unpublished musical compositions for solo voice and piano by several major composers of the twentieth century, including Francis Poulenc, Virgil Thomson, Ned Rorem, Darius Milhaud, Germaine Tailleferre, Paul Bowles, Claire Brook, Henri Sauguet, and Ben Weber. Many of these compositions represent collaborative efforts between musicians and poets, including Frank O'Hara, Kenneth Koch, e.e. cummings, and...

Scope and Content Note From the Series:

Consists of scores from Alice Esty's private collection. Includes scores commissioned by Alice Esty herself. Scope and Contents notes for each item include text or inscriptions from each piece.

Scope and Content Note From the Series:

Consists of scores from Alice Esty's private collection. Includes scores commissioned by Alice Esty herself. Scope and Contents notes for each item include text or inscriptions from each piece.

Scope and Content Note From the Series:

Consists of scores from Alice Esty's private collection. Includes scores commissioned by Alice Esty herself. Scope and Contents notes for each item include text or inscriptions from each piece.

Scope and Content Note From the Series:

Consists of scores from Alice Esty's private collection. Includes scores commissioned by Alice Esty herself. Scope and Contents notes for each item include text or inscriptions from each piece.