Biographical, 1950-1988
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Curriculum vitae, obituary, chronologies
Recording and composition lists, review excerpts, catalogs
Biographical writings, interview script
Contracts, agreements and commissions, 1957-1972
Honors, 1950-1988
Certificates, 1950-1979
"Degree of Doctor of Music", Jun 1954
Framed document from Symphony Guild, [1980]
Oversized certificates, 1958-1988
Ribbons, n.d.
Papers relating to activity in World Brotherhood, International Executive Committee, 1955-1956
Papers relating to activity at Montalvo Center, 1969,1975-1976
Portrait drawings of George Barati, original sketches and copies
Oversized portrait of Barati, by Maurice Engleman, and a print by unknown artist. Feb 22, 1975
Correspondence, 1913-1994
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A-R, 1913-1986
S-Z, 1943-1987
n.d.
1933-1958
1959-Jun 1964
Jul 1964-1966
1967-1969
1970-1975
1976-1994
Outgoing correspondence [restricted], 1973-1985
Legal size correspondence, 1949-1958, n.d.
Writings, speeches, 1945-1990
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Typescripts, drafts, 1945-1956, n.d.
Published articles, 1961-1962, 1966
Oversize published articles, "The Embodiment of Talent: Leonard Bernstein As I Knew Him", George Barati. Santa Cruz Magazine, 1990
Concert program and recording plans, 1951-1979, n.d
Fragments, outlines, notes, [includes tour summaries], 1948-1986
Oversize typescripts, drafts, notes
Speeches, typescripts and outlines, 1953-1980
Lecture, outlines,notes, handouts, 1965-1981
Honolulu Symphony Society papers, 1950-1967
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Minutes, annual and budget reports, memos, Children's Symphony Concert program notes:
1950-1952
1953-1955
1956-1958
1959-1963
1964
1966-1967
n.d.
Oversized minutes and reports, 1952-1966
Key Notes, newsletter, 1950
Tempo, periodical, 1958-1976
Teachers Manual: The Honolulu Symphony Orchestra Educational Concert Series Season 1966-1967. Burton, Leaon H. (E.d.), The Hawaii Curriculum Center
Fund drive leaflets
Concert programs, 1941-1996
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n.d.
1941-1949
1950-1956
1957-1959
1960-1963
1964-1966
1967-1972
1973-1982
1983-1996
Oversize, 1954-1964, n.d.
Publicity, 1942-1990
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Articles:
1949-1988, n.d
"American Composer Update", Pan Pipes [only issues that feature Barati], 1952-1996
Radio scripts (KAIM) for "Perspective" by Robert C. Loveless, 1963-1968
Newspaper clippings:
Translations to foreign press, 1958-1963
Misc. press translations and statements, 1954-1963, 1969
Honolulu Auditorium, building project clippings, 1960-1961
1942-1963
1964-1990, n.d
Photographs, 1925-[1993]
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Arrangement
4x5, 1930-1987
5x7, and nonstandard size, 1925-1987
8x10, 1945-1987
Portraits
Family
Signed artist photos
People
1940-1980
n.d.
Proof sheets,
Oversize photos, and Xerox reproductions,
Scrapbook pages: Barati conducting China String Orchestra,Taipei, 1959
Color & black/white xerox reduction copies
Scores, 1938-1994
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A. Orchestral Music, 1938-1993
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Fever Dreams for orchestra; manuscripts [full score and parts], 1938
Introduction & Allegro (?); manuscript, sketches, 1940
Lamento, a piece for orchestra; master sheets, manuscript, facsimile, 1942, 1945
Two Symphonic Movements for orchestra; drafts and manuscripts [full score], 1943-1944
Scherzo for orchestra; manuscript and facsimile [full score], 1946
Manuscript [full score], 1946
Facsimile
Configuration for orchestra;
Manuscript [full score p.1-32], 1947
Peer-Southern Concert Music edition
Chamber Concerto for flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and string orchestra;
Manuscript drafts for 2nd Movement and Finale, and C.F. Peters edition, no.6364, 1950, 1952, 1962
C. F. Peters facsimile edition
Tribute for orchestra;
Sketches, Sep. 1951, Feb. 1952
Facsimile, 1952
Concerto for Violoncello and Orchestra;
First draft, revision, piano reduction and full score facsimiles, 1952-1953, 1957
American Composers Alliance, facsimile edition
Hawaiian Parody for chamber orchestra; manuscript, Apr. 1957
The Dragon and the Phoenix for orchestra;
Sketch, C.F. Peters edition, no. 6361, 1960-1961
American Composers Alliance, facsimile edition
Facsimile edition [full score], 1960
Symphony;
Sketches, manuscript and a negative copy, Jul. 1962, Jun. 1963
Facsimile [full score and parts], 1963
Polarization for orchestra;
Manuscript, off set copy, and C.F. Peters editions, 1964-1966
C.F. Peters facsimile edition, 1966
Baroque Quartet Concerto for flute, oboe, harpsichord, double bass and orchestra; annotated draft, 1966-1967
Festival Hula, Symphonic Dance; Composers facsimile edition, 1968
Vaudeville for orchestra;
Annotated drafts, piano reductions for Overture and Allegro giocoso, Jun. 1966
Pioneer Editions, facsimile, 1968
Piano Concerto;
Annotated drafts and sketches for Andante, Credo, Presto, 1972
Facsimile, photocopy, 1972-1973
Concerto for Guitar and Orchestra; annotated drafts for Allegro and Allegretto, master sheets for piano reduction and full score, 1970-1972
Branches of Time for two pianos and orchestra;
Corrected offset and master print [full scores], 1980-81
American Composers Alliance, facsimile edition, 1980-81
Confluence for orchestra;
Manuscript draft, Jan. 1982
Alpheus Music Corp. facsimile, photocopy
Violin Concerto;
Sketch, Aug. 1986
American Composers Alliance, facsimile edition [piano reduction & full score]
Bound score [full score]
Harp piece; sketch, n.d.
Serenata Capricciosa for chamber orchestra; annotated draft, Apr. 1990
Chant of Darkness; annotated draft, Nov. 1992, 1993
Seachange; sketch, 1993
B. Chamber Music, 1938-1994
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Fantaisie pour 4 violoncelles; manuscripts [full score and parts], 1938-1939
String Quartet, study; a draft and manuscript [full score and parts], 1938-1939
Wedding Song (trio); manuscript, Jun 1942
Studies; manuscripts, Jun-Jul 1942
Griginal for flute, clarinet, and cello; manuscript, [1942]
Lamentoso for cello and piano; manuscript, Sep 1942
String Quartet No 1.; manuscript [full score], Mar 1944
Studies for 2 cellos; manuscript for Allegro, Moderato, 1944, 1952
Cantabile e Ritmico for viola and piano; manuscript, drafts, [1947]
Two Dances for violin and piano; manuscript, drafts, Jun 1948
Woodwind Quintet; annotated draft, Jun 1952
Sonata for Violin and Piano; manuscripts, drafts [violin and full scores], [1956]
Quintet for Oboe and Strings; drafts, Jan 1959, Feb 1960
String Quartet No. 2; drafts, Nov 1958, Feb 1967
Quartet for flute, oboe, harpsichord, and double bass; drafts, facsimile, C.F. Peters edition no. 66112, 1964, 1967
Octet for flute, oboe, double bass, harpsichord, and strings; draft and published edition by Peer International Corp. no. 2128 [full score and parts], 1964, 1967
Hawaiian Bird-Catching Song (arr.) for clarinet and piano; draft, [1969]
Lumberjack for trombone and piano; 1st draft and revisions, 1969, 1986, 1992
Hawaiian Forests for seven instruments (percussions); drafts, offset version, [1971]
Duo for flute and viola; draft, [1977]
And the Shadows were Filled with Light for chamber ensemble; manuscript, Dec 1983
Escapade for cello and piano; draft and manuscript, 1986
Carefree and Lonesome Blues for treble instrument and piano; manuscript and photocopy [from the film The Ugly Duckling], 1986
Spring Serenade for flute, viola, and cello; drafts, Feb-Jul 1967
Just Lookin' Back for a Moment for violin and piano; draft, Dec 1988
Trio Profundo for viola, cello, bass; 1st version [full score and parts], drafts, 1988
Trio for clarinet, violin, and cello; drafts, manuscript, 1987-1988
Serenata Capricciosa for chamber orchestra; drafts, manuscript, 1990
Dialogue for flute and piano; draft, manuscript, 1989-1990
Aquinas Suite for three unspecified instruments; drafts, manuscript, 1990-1991
String Quartet No. 3; sketches, drafts, manuscript, copies [full score and parts], 1986-1991
Second Edition, an encore for string quartet; sketches, 1991
Spring Rain for clarinet and piano; drafts, 1993
Five Winds Celebrating for woodwind quintet; drafts, 1993-1994
C. Solo Piano Music, 1948-1994
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Two Piano Pieces; manuscript and drafts, Jun 1948
Invention; manuscript, Mar 1949
Musical Chairs; drafts, [1956]
Rolling Wheels; draft, manuscript copy (incomplete), May 1956
Doll's Tug o'War; draft, [Mar 1958]
Night Spectrum; drafts, offset print, [1981]
B.U.D. Piano Sonata; drafts, manuscript, 1983
Mosaics; drafts, [1989]
Mockingbird; drafts, manuscript, corrected photocopy, 1991
Anniversary; drafts, manuscript, May 1992
Up and Down and Sideways, for student pianists; manuscript, Aug 1994
D. Other Solo Works, 1944-1994
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Detache; manuscript, Nov 1944
Searching for flute; draft, manuscript, 1945
Prisma for harp, also "Piece for Harp Alove"; draft, offset print, Jun-Dec 1948
Piece for solo cello; manuscript (3p.), [1948]
Triple Exposure for unaccompanied cello; drafts, offset print, C.F. Peters no. 6361, 1967
A Chant to Pele for unaccompanied flute; sketch (p.1), [1983]
Three Inventions for timpani; drafts, edited drafts, C.F. Peters edition no. 67183, 1983-1985
Jet D'eau for harp, also "Piece for Harp Alove"; drafts, manuscripts, 1988
A Bit of Now for clarinet; manuscript, 1994
E. Vocal Music, 1939-1993
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The Cloud, for choir and string orchestra; drafts, manuscript [full score], printout of vocal parts, 1939-1940
Children's Songs for voice and piano; manuscripts for 5 songs, 1942
Farewell for voice and piano [text by Khalil Gibran]; offset print, Oct 1949 - Apr 1950
Hawaiian Bird-Catching Song for children's chorus [text by Revel Denney]; revised manuscript 1993
Cities of the Interior fragment for soprano and chamber orchestra; draft, [1976]
F. Music for the Stage, 1947-1991
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The Love of Don Perlimplin ballet; offsets and master sheets [full score and parts] 1947
An Ancient Piece of Silver, incidental music for chamber orchestra and Narrator; manuscript [full score and parts], 1951
Noelani, opera in two acts;
Drafts, manuscripts, misc. reasearch papers, program note, a script, 1968-1991
Libretto, manuscripts, drafts, correspondence, 1969
Bound scores [piano reduction], 1971
G. Film Music, 1981, 1983
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The Ugly Duckling suite for orchestra;
Manuscript and drafts, 1981
Bound score, annotated
Bound scores
What Do Two Rights Make?; manuscripts, storyboard, 1983
H. Other, 1943-1991
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Unidentified miscellany, 1943-1991
Recordings, 1948-1996
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Cassette tapes, 1969-1996
Reel-to-Reel, 1948-1980
Phonographs, 1950's
String Quartet by Barati. Performed by California String Quartet, 1952
Violin Concerto by Bartok. Tossy Spivakosky soloist, Barati conducting Honolulu Symphony. 1950-1959
Color Xerox copies of record covers
Audio-Video tapes, 1980
Posters [oversize], 1950-1984
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Concert Posters:
"The Barati Chamber Orchestra, July 27, 1950
"Hear George Barati as featured artist conduct the Honolulu Symphony Orchestra in the World Premiere," Jan 15
"Excerpts from Mozart's Marriage of Figaro, Honolulu Symphony Orchestra Mar 19
"Portland Junior Symphony Feb 22, 1975
Feb 22, 1975
Apr 26, 1975
New Music Works Presents "Solaris Winds", Lou Harrison's ballet suite "Solstice" with premiers by George Barati, Santa Cruz, Jan 20
"Dei 7. Us-Armee veranstaltet ein grosses konzert, gastdirigent George Barati", July 10, 1959
Barati Conducts and International Season of Sparkling Variety- The Santa Cruz County Symphony", 1976-1977
The Aquinas College Music Department Presents a world premiere of George Barati's 'The Ugly Duckling', Mar 4
Profile Performance to Honor Santa Cruz County Arts Commissions 1988 Artist of the Year, George Barati, May 19, 1988
New Music Works Presents 'Quartet Constructions', World premiser George Barati's Indiana Triptych, Santa Cruz, Jan 22
Orquesta Sinfonica de Mallorca. Maestro Director: George Barati, Teatro Principal, Apr 29, 1958
George Barati conducts The Santa Cruz County Symphony- 20th Anniversary Season, Nov 5-6, 1977, Jan 20-22, 1978
Santa Cruz County Symphony, 1984-85 Season, 1984-85
Posters of newspaper clippings
The Honolulu Symphony, 1964
Note
Philharmonia Orchestra, Conductor George Barati- Soloist Andre Navarra, Apr 12
"The Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra 156th Regular Concert"
Concert posters, guest conductor tours in Asia
Oversize congratulatory cards:
"Congratulations to Our Great Maestro with all Good Wishes and Appreciation, the Sisters at St. Theresa's"
Congratulations with multiple signatures, n.d.
"Congratulations Maestro George from your many fans and friends, May 19, 1988
Miscellany, 1938-1988
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Scores:
Mason, Daniel Mason, Brittany Love Song, a cello and piano transcript [manuscript signed] May 12, 1943
Cowell, Henry. Symphony no.12. Associated Music Publishers, [signed] 1960
Hoag, Charles. Trio Basso: Cadenzas & Inventions , [signed] 1988
Hovhaness, Alan. Symphony no. 15 "Silver Pilgrimage". C. F. Peters No.6647. 1963. [signed] Mar 3, 1963
Kay, Ulysses. Serenade for orchestra. Associated Music Publishers, 1955. [signed] Jun 23, 1960
Beethoven, Ludwig van. Symphony no. 9. op.125. Edition Cranz no. 2024. [fragile]
Other:
Jack Benny. Promotional brochure [signed]
Goethe: Bicentennial Convocation and Music Festival 1949. Goethe Bicentennial Foundation, Chicago. [brochure] 1949
Pan-Pacific: French Indo-China. Pan-Pacific Union, Honolulu. Oct - Dec, 1938