Joel Franklin collection of Franz Waxman music scores, 1959

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Summary

Creators:
Franklin, Joel
Abstract:
Collection consists of portions of the score of composer Franz Waxman's Joshua oratorio.
Extent:
0.27 Linear Feet 1 folder
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Joel Franklin collection of Franz Waxman music scores, Collection no. 2571, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists of portions of the score of composer Franz Waxman's Joshua oratorio with lyrics by James Forsyth. Joshua was composed to commemorate the death of Waxman's wife, Alice. A holograph score, ozalid score, and photocopies are present.

Originally part of the Ethel Barrymore Memorial Theatre Arts Collection at the University of Southern California Library 100 Series, and was labeled 100-53.

Biographical / historical:

Franz Waxman (1906-1967) was a German and American composer of Jewish descent, known primarily for his work in the film music genre. His 150 film scores include Bride of Frankenstein (1935), Rebecca (1940), Sunset Boulevard (1950), and A Place in the Sun (1951). He received twelve Academy Award nominations, and won two Oscars in consecutive years, for Sunset Boulevard and A Place in the Sun. Waxman also composed concert works, including Sinfonietta for string orchestra and timpani (1955), the oratorio Joshua (1959), and The Song of Terezin (1965). The Oratorio is dedicated to the memory of Alice Waxman and was first performed on May 23, 1959 with the Temple Emanu-El Choir, conducted by Samuel Adler, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, in the sanctuary of the Temple in Dallas, Texas, under the composer's direction. Waxman also founded the Los Angeles Music Festival in 1947.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Joel Franklin in 1984.
Processing information:

This collection is unprocessed.

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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Joel Franklin collection of Franz Waxman music scores, Collection no. 2571, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Location of this collection:
Cinematic Arts Library
Doheny Memorial Library, Room G4
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0185, US
Contact:
(213) 740-8383
ctlibarc@usc.edu
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