Amilcare Ponchielli letters and musical sketches
Overview
Letters from Italian composer Amilcare Ponchielli to his wife, soprano Teresa Brambilla-Ponchielli, concerning both their musical careers and personal information, with some letters from Ponchielli to others in the music industry.
Dates
- Creation: 1862-1885
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in Italian.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material. Collection is open for research.
Extent
.3 linear feet (1 box)Collection consists chiefly of letters from Amilcare Ponchielli to his wife, Teresa Brambilla-Ponchielli, spanning 1880-1885. The letters discuss rehearsals for La Gioconda; teaching Puccini at the Milan Conservatory, including the premiere of Le villi; Brambilla's travels, as well as the many roles she sang; and other topics. With these are some letters from Ponchielli to others in the Italian music industry including publishers, musicians, and composers. Also includes a few manuscript musical sketches.
Biographical / Historical
Amilcare Ponchielli (1835-1886) was an Italian opera composer. He married Teresina Brambilla (1845-1921), a Italian soprano, in 1874.
Arrangement
Arranged into the following series:
- I. Letters to Teresa Brambilla-Ponchielli
- II. Letters to others
- III. Musical sketches
Physical Location
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
2008MTW-2 ; 2008TW- 217 (1); 2008TW-2072 (1); 2008TW-2075 (6); 2008TW-2082 (1-2); 2009TW-259(2). Deposit by John Milton Ward; received: 2008 June 11 and 2007 October 16.
Processing Information
Processed by: Susan Wyssen
- Title
- Ponchielli, Amilcare, 1835-1886. Amilcare Ponchielli letters and musical sketches, 1862-1885: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou02645
Repository Details
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