Finding Aid for the Paul A. Marquardt Music for Silent Films PASC-M.0004
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Title: Paul A. Marquardt music for silent films
Creator:
Marquardt, Paul (Composer)
Identifier/Call Number: PASC-M.0004
Physical Description:
4.4 Linear Feet
(6 flat boxes and 2 oversize flat boxes)
Date (inclusive): 1925-1943
Abstract: This collection contains the manuscript and published scores of film composer Paul A. Marquardt.
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Provenance/Source of Acquisition
Gift of Mrs. Frank Dellestritto, 1975.
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Biography/History
Paul Marquardt was born on 13 January 1889 in Rudolstadt, Thuringia, Germany as Paul Alfred Marquardt. Over the course of
his career as a film music composer, he worked on some of MGM's most famous films, such as The Wizard of Oz (1939), A Day
at the Races (1937) and Rio Rita (1942). He died on October 30, 1960 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Scope and Content
This collection largely contains manuscripts and manuscript reproductions for various compositions, either composed or arranged
by Marquardt. Also included are several marches, an opera, and 67 pieces of silent film music published by the Music Buyers
Corporation.
Organization and Arrangement
This collection has been arranged into the following series:
- Series 1. Manuscripts
- Series 2. Published scores
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Silent film music -- Scores.
Music -- Manuscripts.
Manuscripts
1928-1943
Scope and Content
This series contains manuscripts and manuscript reproductions of various compositions.
box 1, folder 1
Archibald Douglas (Ballade), Op. 138. Adaptation of ballad by Theodor Fontane; composed by Carl Loewe, arranged by P. A. Marquardt.
Orchestral score
1941 March 12
box 1, folder 2
Concertino (12th Concerto) for Violin and Orchestra. Composed by Louis Spohr, new edition by P.A. Marquardt. Orchestral score
undated
box 3, folder 2
March (D minor). Orchestral score
1929 February 18
box 3, folder 3
March (F major). Orchestral score and parts
1928 September
box 3, folder 4
March (G major). Orchestral parts
undated
box 3, folder 5
Melodies of Josef Strauss: Fantasia for Piano and Orchestra. Orchestral parts
undated
box 1, folder 3
A Merry Overture. Orchestral score, draft copy
1942 December 4
box 1, folder 4
A Merry Overture. Orchestral score, final copy
1942-1943
box 3, folder 6
A Merry Overture. Piano score
circa 1942
box 2, folder 1
Opera (Scene 1).Orchestral score
1938 March 25
box 2, folder 2
Opera (Scene 2).Orchestral score
1938 April 12
box 6, folder 4-5
Opera (Scene 1). String parts
circa 1938
box 4
Ramasan: Oriental Suite (Part I). String parts
1930
box 5
Ramasan: Oriental Suite (Part I). Woodwind and brass parts
1930
box 6, folder 1
Ramasan: Oriental Suite (Part I). Percussion parts
1930
box 6, folder 2
Ramasan: Oriental Suite (Part I). Orchestral score
1930
box 6, folder 3
Ramasan: Oriental Suite (Parts II and III). Orchestral score
1930 June 16
box 6, folder 6
Regimenstag: Marsch. Parts for 1st clarinet, tuba, and drums (ozalid copy)
undated
box 6, folder 7
Rondeau Brillant. Orchestral parts
undated
box 8, folder 5
Serenade for Five Wood Instruments. Conductor's score and parts
undated
box 2, folder 3
Sonata in C minor (composed by H.I.F. Biber, arranged by P. A. Marquardt). Orchestral score
undated
box 7
Sonata in C minor (composed by H. I. F. Biber, arranged by P. A. Marquardt). Violin parts
undated
box 8, folder 1-3
Sonata in C minor (composed by H. I. F. Biber, arranged by P. A. Marquardt). Viola, cello, and bass parts
undated
box 8, folder 4
Sonata in C minor (composed by H. I. F. Biber, arranged by P. A. Marquardt). Orchestral parts
undated
box 8, folder 6
The Unknown Soldier: Legend for Baritone, Male Chorus and Orchestra. Vocal scores
1941 September 2
box 2, folder 4
Untitled composition. Orchestral score
1941 March 29
box 8, folder 7
Untitled fragment
undated
Published scores
1925-1928
Scope and Content
This series contains published sheet music. The scores all have the same format and were largely printed by one publisher,
likely sequentially. Sheets have been numbered by Marquardt, and this numbering has been retained, though it does not correspond
to a strictly chronological arrangement.
box 3, folder 1
1. The Enchanted Castle (Poeme Mysterieuse)
1926
box 3, folder 1
2. Scherzo Silhouette
1928
box 3, folder 1
3. Ardent Affection (A Passionate Episode)
1928
box 3, folder 1
4. Witty Moments (Humoresque)
1928
box 3, folder 1
6. A Night in the Orient (Dance of the Harem)
1927
box 3, folder 1
7. A Desert Dance (Dramatic Oriental Dance). 2 copies
1927
box 3, folder 1
8. Fi-Ya-Di (Oriental Dance)
1925
box 3, folder 1
9. A Halloween Ride (Characteristic Sketch)
1928
box 3, folder 1
10. The Midnight Parade (A Mysterious Episode)
1927
box 3, folder 1
11. The Devil's Elixir (A Mysterious Patrol)
1927
box 3, folder 1
12. The Wooden Soldier's Tournament
1927
box 3, folder 1
13. Happy Moods (Intermezzo)
1927
box 3, folder 1
14. The Hermit's Dream (Pastorale Romantique)
1928
box 3, folder 1
15. Love's Response (Romance)
1928
box 3, folder 1
16. Love's Emotion (Andante Appassionato)
1928
box 3, folder 1
17. To My Star (Serenade Romantique)
1928
box 3, folder 1
18. Wild Flowers (Intermezzo)
1928
box 3, folder 1
19. Woodland Frolics (Rondeau)
1928
box 3, folder 1
20. Wedding Dreams (A Love Story)
1928
box 3, folder 1
21. Morning Dew (An Outdoor Episode)
1927
box 3, folder 1
22. The Season's Greetings (Serenade)
1927
box 3, folder 1
23. Spring Fancies (Intermezzo)
1925
box 3, folder 1
24. Dreamy Moments (Serenade Amorous)
1925
box 3, folder 1
25. Pearls of My Soul (Reverie Religieuse)
1925
box 3, folder 1
26. Romance of Autumn (Poeme Elegiac)
1925
box 3, folder 1
27. Alone at Night (Meditation)
1925
box 3, folder 1
28. Moonlight Dreams (Nocturne)
1926
box 3, folder 1
29. Star Night (Nocturne)
1925
box 3, folder 1
30. Hidden Love (An Old Love Song)
1927
box 3, folder 1
31. The Lure of Crimson (Tragic Sonata)
1925
box 3, folder 1
32. Moonlight in Naples (Barcarolle)
1925
box 3, folder 1
33. Springtime of Life (Serenade)
1925
box 3, folder 1
34. Reproche d'Amour (Entr' Acte)
1925
box 3, folder 1
35. Dance of the Sylphes (Valse de Ballet). Score missing
undated
box 3, folder 1
36. A Regal Episode: The King's Entrance (March Pomposo)
1927
box 3, folder 1
37. A Smile- A Kiss (Ballad)
1928
box 3, folder 1
38. Incidental Symphonies: Stormy Conflict
1925
box 3, folder 1
39. Incidental Symphonies: The Villain's Den
1925
box 3, folder 1
40. Incidental Symphonies: Furious Enemies
1925
box 3, folder 1
41. Incidental Symphonies: The Coaching Party
1928
box 3, folder 1
42. Incidental Symphonies: Threatening Sea
1927
box 3, folder 1
43. Symphonic Color Classics No. 5: A Twentieth Century Romance
1925
box 3, folder 1
44. Symphonic Color Classics No. 6: A Sex Drama
1926
box 3, folder 1
45. Symphonic Color Classics No. 9: A Gypsy Romance
1928
box 3, folder 1
46. Franco- Espano Suite (Spanish Love Theme)
1927
box 3, folder 1
47. Miracle Scene (From Offenbach's Opera, "The Tales of Hoffmann". arranged by P.A. Marquardt)
1928
box 3, folder 1
48. Symphonic Color Classics No.1: In Autumn
1925
box 3, folder 1
49. Symphonic Incidentals No. 1: Damnation
1926
box 3, folder 1
50. Symphonic Incidentals No. 2: Threatening Winds
1927
box 3, folder 1
51. Symphonic Incidentals No. 3: The Captive's Lament
1927
box 3, folder 1
52. Symphonic Incidentals No. 4: Chasing Phantoms
1927
box 3, folder 1
53. Symphonic Incidentals No. 5: Allegro Scherzo or Dramatic Tarantelle
1927
box 3, folder 1
54. Symphonic Incidentals No. 6: Ominous Moments
1927
box 3, folder 1
55. Symphonic Incidentals No. 7: Tragic Pathos
1927
box 3, folder 1
56. Symphonic Incidentals No. 8: Nautical Allegro
1927
box 3, folder 1
57. Symphonic Incidentals No. 9: Overture Allegro Suspense
1927
box 3, folder 1
58. Symphonic Incidentals No. 10: Hurried Overture Allegro
1927
box 3, folder 1
59. Symphonic Incidentals No. 11: A Tragedy
1927
box 3, folder 1
60. Symphonic Incidentals No. 12: Abomination
1927
box 3, folder 1
61. Symphonic Incidentals No. 13: Fatalistic
1928
box 3, folder 1
62. Symphonic Incidentals No. 14: Sinister Drama
1928
box 3, folder 1
63. Symphonic Incidentals No. 15: Scherzo Sinister
1928
box 3, folder 1
64. Symphonic Incidentals No. 16: Regal Allegro Non Troppo
1928
box 3, folder 1
65. Symphonic Incidentals No. 17: Sinister Pathos
1928
box 3, folder 1
66. Symphonic Incidentals No. 18: Allegro Tension
1928
box 3, folder 1
67. Symphonic Incidentals No. 19: The Third Degree
1928
box 8, folder 8
Fragment of book containing sonatas by various composers
undated
