Niels Gade papers, 1817-1968, undated, bulk 1890-1925

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Summary

Creators:
Gade, Niels W. (Niels Wilhelm), 1817-1890
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of published compositions, musical anthologies and other biographical materials documenting the life and works of Niels Wilhelm Gade during the mid-nineteenth century.
Extent:
13.23 linear feet (29 boxes)
Language:
This collection is in Danish , English , and German .
Preferred citation:

[identification of item], [date if possible]. Niels Gade papers (MS 074). Special Collections & University Archives, University of California, Riverside.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection is comprised of Niels W. Gade's published compositions, musical anthologies and other biographical materials documenting his life and works.

Biographical / historical:

Neil Wilhelm Gade was a Danish composer and teacher in Copenhagen,Denmark. Born in 1817, Gade spent the majority of the mid to late 19th Century composing and becoming acquainted with other composters such as Robert Schumann and Cornelius Gurlitt. In Copenhagen, Gade became the director of the Copenhagen Musical Society where he established a new orchestra. His works include eight symphonies, violin concertos, chamber pieces, cantatas, and both organ and piano pieces that were composed between 1847 and his death in 1890.

Acquisition information:
The Niels Gade papers were acquired as a gift in 1967.
Processing information:

Processed by Aleia McDaniel and Celeste Navas, Student Processing Assistants, 2015.

Processing of the Neil Gade papers was completed by undergraduate students from the University of California, Riverside as part of the Special Collections & University Archives Backlog Processing Project started in 2015. This project was funded by the UCR Library and administered by Bergis Jules, University and Political Papers Archivist, and Eric Milenkiewicz, Manuscripts Curator.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged into two series. The series arrangement for this collection is as follows:

  • Series 1. Musical Compositions, undated
  • Series 2. Biographical information and research notes, 1929-1968
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Composers
Scores
Sheet music

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Copyright has not been assigned to the University of California, Riverside Libraries, Special Collections & Archives. Distribution or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. To the extent other restrictions apply, permission for distribution or reproduction from the applicable rights holder is also required. Responsibility for obtaining permissions, and for any use rests exclusively with the user.

Preferred citation:

[identification of item], [date if possible]. Niels Gade papers (MS 074). Special Collections & University Archives, University of California, Riverside.

Location of this collection:
University of California, Riverside - Special Collections and University Archives
P.O. Box 5900
Riverside, CA 92517-5900, US
Contact:
(951) 827-3233
specialcollections@ucr.edu
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