John Knowles Paine additional musical compositions
Overview
Autograph musical scores of compositions by American composer, organist, and educator John Knowles Paine.
Dates
- Creation: 1859-1939 and undated
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material. Collection is open for research.
Extent
5 linear feet (54 volumes)Includes autograph manuscript scores of Paine's musical compositions, many with his annotations and revisions. Compositions include: many choral works such as Birds of Aristophanes, St. Peter; an oratorio, Oedipus tyrannus of Sophocles; his opera Azara; orchestral and instrumental music including Mass in D, Symphony No. 1, and Symphony No. 2; among many others. Also includes manuscripts in the hand of copyists and mimeographs.
Biographical / Historical
Paine (1839-1906) was an American composer, organist, educator at Harvard University, and held the first chair of music in an American university. He was a charter member of the American Guild of Organists.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Acquired from various sources at various times. See items for full accession information.
- Title
- Paine, John Knowles, 1839-1906. John Knowles Paine additional musical compositions, 1859-1939: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou01505
Repository Details
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