Inventory of the Aaron Blumenfeld Papers, 1958-[ongoing]
Inventory of the Aaron Blumenfeld Papers, 1958-[ongoing]
Collection number: ARCHIVES BLUMENFELD 1
The Music LibraryUniversity of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, California
- Hargrove Music Library
- University of California, Berkeley
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- Processed by:
- Laura Dale Clopton, May 1993
- Revised by:
- Judy Tsou, June 1994, and Atsuko Tanida, 1998
- Date Completed:
- 1994
- Encoded by:
- Xiuzhi Zhou
Linear feet: 5.25
- I
- Orchestral Works
- II
- Piano Works
- III
- Duos
- IV
- Trios
- V
- Other Chamber Ensembles
- VI
- Chamber Opera
- VII
- Songs
- VIII
- Choral Works
- IX
- Student Works (Music)
- X
- Writings
- XI
- Juvenalia (Writings and School Assignments)
- XII
- Correspondence
- XIII
- Concert Programs, Reviews, Biographical Materials
- XIV
- Audio Materials
Series I: Orchestral Works
Barrelhouse Piano Concerto-Suite. (Derived from Piano Concerto, No. 1). Full score, photocopy.
Barrelhouse Concerto-Suite. Coda. Full score.
Concerto for Clarinet (B-flat) and Orchestra (1995)
[Concertos, piano, no. 1, Bb Major] Concerto in Bb, "Barrelhouse;" Movts. 1-2, 3 (1978). Full score (Oversize)
Piano Concerto No. 2 (1983). Full score (Oversize)
Piano Concerto, No. 3, for piano and chamber orchestra. Full score.
Piano Concerto, No. 4 (1983-84). Full Score . (Oversize)
Piano Concerto, No. 4, 3rd Movt. Short Score.
Piano Concerto, No. 5 (1985). Full Score
Piano Concerto, No. 5. Short score with piano part.
Piano Concerto, No. 5. Short score.
Piano Concerto, No. 6 (1986). Full score.
Piano Concerto, No. 6. Piano part.
Piano Concerto, No. 6. Parts.
Piano Concerto, No. 7 (1989). Full score.
Piano Concerto, No. 8 (1990). Full score.
Piano Concerto, No. 9 (1995). Full score
Dancing School Rag. Full score.
Ezk'roh: A symphonic song. Full score. [Reduction for Violin, Piano, and Voice is listed under the Song Subseries 7/3]
Ezk'roh: A Symphonic Song for the Ingathering & Redemption of the Jewish People. Full score, photocopy. Corrected, final version of piece with some orchestration improvements, marked in red.
Fantasy Variations for violin and orchestra (1993). Full score, violin part in pocket.
From the Depths of the Temple: Holocaust Memorial Symphonic Poem. For orchestra, chorus, baritone, and narrator (1988). Full score.
[From the Depths of the Temple] Holocaust Memorial Symphonic Poem. Parts.
Homeward Bound Rag. Full score.
Jewish Holidays and Festivals: Suite for String Orchestra (1992)
Romance for Piano and Orchestra. Full score.
United Nations Rag. Full score.
Series II: Piano Works
Blues Piano Variations (1989)
Four Meditations on the Ultimate Question, Book I
Four Meditations on the Ultimate Question, Book II
Twelve Nocturnes for Piano (1991)
Twelve Nocturne Studies for Piano (1997)
Piano Sonata, No. 3 (1984-85)
Piano Sonata, No. 4 (1989)
Suite No. 1: Twelve Short Pieces for Piano: For the Twelve Tonal Centers
Suite No. 2: Twelve Miniatures for Piano: For the Twelve Tonal Centers
Twelve Piano Rags -- "Original manuscript used to Create primary copy for book"
Twelve Waltzes for Piano, nos. 1-4 (1992)
Twelve Waltzes for Piano, nos. 5-8 (1992)
Twelve Waltzes for Piano, nos. 9-12 (1992)
Series III: Duos
Sonata Series, No. 1: Sonata for Violin and Piano (1975). Score and part.
Sonata Series, No. 2: Sonata for Cello and Piano (1978-79). Score and part.
Sonata Series, No. 3: Sonata for Viola and Piano (1976-79). Score and part.
Sonata Series, No. 4: Sonata for Oboe and Piano (1979). Score and part.
Sonata Series, No. 5: Sonata for Clarinet and Piano (1980). Score and part.
Sonata Series, No. 6: Sonata for French Horn and Piano (1980). Score and part.
Sonata Series, No. 7: Sonata for Trumpet and Piano (1980). Score and part.
Sonata Series, No. 8: Sonata for Flute and Piano (1981). Score and part.
Sonata Series, No. 9: Sonata for Bassoon and Piano (1981). Score and part.
Sonata Series, No. 10: Sonata for Trombone and Piano (1981). Score and part.
Sonata Series, No. 11: Sonata for Double Bass and Piano (1982). Score and part.
Sonata Series, No. 12: Sonata for Tuba and Piano (1982). Score and part.
Sonatina [No. 1] for Violin and Piano (1992). Score and part.
Sonatina, No. 2, for Violin and Piano (1992). Score and part
Sonatina, No. 3, for Violin and Piano (1993). Score and part
Sonatina, No. 4, for Violin and Piano (1993). Score and part
Sonatina, No. 5, for Violin and Piano (1993). Score and part
Sonatina, No. 6, for Violin and Piano (1993). Score and part
Sonatina, No. 7, for Violin and Piano (1993). Score and part
Sonatina, No. 8, for Violin and Piano (1993). Score and part
Sonatina, No. 9, for Violin and Piano (1993). Score and part
Sonatina, No. 10, for Violin and Piano (1993). Score and part
Sonatina, No. 11, for Violin and Piano (1993). Score and part
Sonatina, No. 12, for Violin and Piano (1993). Score and part
Twenty Four Sonatinas for Violin and Piano, No. 13 & 14 (1996). Score and part.
Twenty Four Sonatinas for Violin and Piano, No. 15 & 16 (1996). Score and part.
Twenty Four Sonatinas for Violin and Piano, No. 17 & 18 (1997). Score and part.
Twenty Four Sonatinas for Violin and Piano, No. 19 & 20 (1997). Score and part.
Twenty Four Sonatinas for Violin and Piano, No. 21 & 22 (1997). Score and part.
Twenty Four Sonatinas for Violin and Piano, No. 23 (1997) & No. 24 (1998). Score and part.
Waltz for Clarinet and Piano (1994). Score and part.
Series IV: Trios
Three Phoney Phugues for Phlute, Hoboe, and Clorinette (1991). Score only
No. 1, Trio Series: Trio Sonata for Violin, Cello, and Piano (1983-84). Score and parts.
No. 2, Trio Series: Trio Sonata for Viola, Double Bass, and Piano (1985). Score and parts.
No. 3, Trio Series: Trio Sonata for Oboe, Bassoon, and Piano (1985). Score and parts.
No. 4, Trio Series: Trio Sonata for Clarinet, French Horn, and Piano (1986). Score and parts.
No. 5, Trio Series: Trio Sonata for Trumpet, Bass Trombone, and Piano (1986). Score and parts.
No. 6, Trio Series: Trio Sonata for Flute, Tuba, and Piano (1987). Score and parts.
Series V: Other Chamber Ensembles
Anthem-Rhapsody for Brass Quintet and Piano. Photocopy. Note on cover by composer: Manuscript lost. (Oversize)
Sonata for Chamber Ensemble and Piano: Piano Sextet (1988). Full score.
Sonata for Piano, Chamber Ensemble, and Two voices (1987). Full score.
Sonata for Piano, Chamber Ensemble, and Two voices (1987). Libretto and parts.
Series VI: Chamber Opera
Hashiur = The Lesson: One Act Chamber Opera (1986). Full Score.
Hashiur - The Lesson: One Act Chamber Opera (1986). Parts.
Series VII: Songs
A-ni Chamol Alechem
Behind the Windshield: Song for Baritone and Piano (1988)
Ezk'roh: For Violin, Piano, and Voice. [For Orchestral version, see Orchestra Series 1/9]
Gray Daze: For Soprano and Piano (1995)
Haiku: 42 Miniatures for Female Voice and Piano (1988)
Maya's Poem: For Soprano and Piano (1995)
Monolith
The Peace: For Soprano, Flute, French Horn, and Piano (1994). Score and parts.
Prayers of Supplication from the Psalm of David: 12 Songs for baritone and piano (1996). In 7 books.
Song of Songs: For Soprano and Orchestra (1990) [Piano version, 1987]. Full score. (Oversize)
Song of Songs: For Soprano and Piano (1987)
[5] Songs on Poems by Shlomo Ibn Gabirol
The "Times and Seasons" Soncylce: For Soprano, Baritone, and Piano (1984)
Trinity Poets Songcycle II (1990)
Trinity Poets Songcycle III
Trinity Poets Songcycle IV (1992)
Trinity Poets Songcycle V (1993)
Trinity [Poets] Songcylcle VI (1997)
Variations on the Turtle: Song for Baritone and Piano (1988)
Series VIII: Choral Works
Biblical Chant for Cantor, chorus, and Percussion (1992)
Holocaust Memorial Cantata for Friday Evening Sacred Service (1985). Full score.
Holocaust Memorial Cantata -- Vocal Score
Holocaust Memorial Cantata -- Piano PT. with vocal cues
Holocaust Memorial Cantata -- Choral Score
Holocaust Memorial Cantata -- Orchestra Parts
Holocaust Memorial Cantata -- Text
Series IX: Student Works (Music)
Blues Prelude (1975)
Canonic Hymn for Brass Choir
24 Dominant-Tonic Etudes in the Early Classical Style
"Inspiration": Joel 3 & 4: Anthem for Baritone, Choir, and Organ (1955)
Four Nocturnes in the Early Style
Four Pieces for Piano
Ragtime Compositions (15 pieces)
String Quartet: Suite for 7 Models
Piano Sonata, No. 1 (1956)
Piano Sonata, No. 2
Sonata for Trombone and Piano (1975)
Suite for Piano: Five Compositions Utilizing Blues and Barrelhouse Piano Techniques (1972)
Series X: Writings
Blues and Boogie Piano Styles (manuscript)
Free Improvisation at the Piano, Part II: The Psychology of Music Improvisation: Course Description and Lesson Plans [A Proposal for a New Course]
A Method for Avant Garde Piano Improvisation (1983). Photocopy
Series XI: Juvenalia (Writings and School Assignments)
Diary I
Diary II
Term Papers and School Assignments I
Term Papers and School Assignments II
Term Papers and School Assignments III
Term Papers and School Assignments IV
Series Xii: Correspondence
Acquisitions Correspondence (between the composer and the Music Library. Includes gift agreement 11/22/89 and a list of corrections to his compositions 1/31/94)
Personal Letters (1958-1993)
Personal Letters (1958-1993). Photocopies (acid-free)
Letters to the editor
Series XIII: Concert Programs, Reviews, Biographical Materials
Concert Programs, 1972-present
Newspaper Clippings : 1971-1993. Photocopies.
Journal Articles I-- on Blumenfeld and his music
Journal Articles II-- on Blumenfeld and his music
Miscellany -- Reviews and Course Descriptions
Printed Music - in jounal, Music for the Love of It.
Scope and Content Note
Biographical Materials -- Documents, Photographs, etc.
Series XIV: Audio Materials
Note
A. Reel-To-Reel Tapes
October, 1983. Free Improvisation at the piano. Mill College
November, 1983. Free Improvisation at the piano. Mills College. Tapes 1 & 2.
December, 1983. Free Improvisation at the piano. Mills College. Tapes 1 & 2.
February 7, 1988. Concert Tape.
November 17, 1985. Martinex Forum Concert Tapes, 1 & 2.
B. Cassette Tapes
Piano Concerto No. 5
Piano Concerto No. 6
Hashiur
Holocaust Memorial Symphonic Poem
Holocaust Memorial Cantata
Piano Sonata No. 3
Nocturnes 4, 5, 7, 12
Nocturnes for Piano, No. 1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12;
Waltzes for Piano, No. 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11
Sonatas for Violin and Piano, No. 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 9
Piano Improvisations
Blues Piano Improvisations
Free Improvisations at the Piano
Ten Free Improvisations at the Piano
Twelve Free Improvisations at the Piano
Piano Improvisations (10/83, 11/83, 10/87)
Sonata for Trumpet
Sonatinas 6, 7, 9
Trio Sonata: Trumpet, Trombone, Piano
Trio Sonata: Clarinet, French Horn, Piano
Trio Sonata: Viola, Double Bass, Piano
Trio Sonata: Oboe, Bassoon, Piano
Jazz Sonata
Haiku
Three Songs for Baritone and piano
Songs of Songs
Songs from the Trinity Songcycles II, III
Nocturnes, waltzes, songs, and Sonatina No. 6
Twelve Original Blues Piano Improvisations (with list)
Interviews
KPFA Radio. 11/10/86; 6/1/81
SCSM. 6/86
KKUP. 10/86
Program CHALIL. 3/87
KJAZ. 5/20/90
Porgy and Bess II. Outline of the Plot as conceived by the originator, 1/7/93.
C. Video Tapes
Blues Piano Concert-Lecture. Channel 28. El Cerrito
Tape of 10 Original Free Improvisations (piano) by Aaron Blumenfeld. Audio only, no video.
Series XV: Sketches
Cantata for Choir (and Orchestra). Notebook, undated.
[Concertos, piano, no. 1, Bb Major] Concerto in Bb, "Barrelhouse". Notebook. 1966-
[Concertos, piano, no. 1, Bb Major] Concerto in Bb, "Barrelhouse"; 3rd Movt. 1966-
Piano Concerto, 1st Movt.