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Eric Simon Correspondence
PASC-M 128  
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Description
Eric Simon was an Austrian-born American clarinetist, conductor, music editor, teacher, and composer. He was a prolific correspondent regarding both business and personal matters. The collection consists of 300-plus letters to and from Simon and various composers, performers, conductors, musicologists, and publishers.
Background
Eric Simon was born in Vienna on October 2, 1907. He began studying piano when he was 8 years old, playing the clarinet at 14 and conducting in his 20s. While studying for his doctorate in law and economics he studied clarinet, piano, and music theory. He was closely associated with the Schoenberg circle and frequently performed with Rudolf Kolisch and Eduard Steuerman. He worked for the Vienna music publisher, Universal-Edition.
Extent
1.2 linear ft. (3 boxes)
Restrictions
Property rights to the physical object belong to the UCLA Library Special Collections. Literary rights, including copyright, are retained by the creators and their heirs. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine who holds the copyright and pursue the copyright owner or his or her heir for permission to publish where The UC Regents do not hold the copyright.
Availability
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF: Open for research. Advance notice required for access. Contact the UCLA Library Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.