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Bucknell University, Fitzwilliam String Quartet Residency Records

 Record Group
Identifier: FITZWILLIAM STRING QUARTET RESIDENCY

Scope and Contents

The records of the Fitzwilliam String Quartet Residency are arranged alphabetically by folder title and range from 1976 to 1989. The records include concert announcements, correspondence, photographs, concert programs, schedules of the residency at Bucknell University, and records of a symposium on composer Dmitri Shostakovich in 1980. Correspondence includes information on event and program planning.

Dates

  • Creation: 1976-1989

Creator

Language

Materials are in English.

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research use.

Usage Restrictions

The materials in this collection may be protected under copyright law and may only be used for educational, teaching, and research purposes. If the intended use is beyond these purposes, it is the responsibility of the user to obtain the appropriate permissions by contacting Special Collections/University Archives at the Ellen Clarke Bertrand Library, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA.

Administrative History

Bucknell University hosted the Fitzwilliam String Quartet in residence between 1978 to 1985. In 1981, the members of the group--Christopher Rowland, Jonathan Sparey, Alan George, and Ioan Davies--were awarded honorary degrees in Doctor of Music by Bucknell University. The son of composer Dmitri Shostakovich, conductor and pianist Maxim Shstakovich, was in attendance at the ceremony. Arranged by Bucknell in 1982, the Fitzwilliam String Quartet presented a series of performances of 15 quartets by Shostakovich at Lincoln Center's Tully Hall. The group returned to Bucknell as Affiliate Artists in 1998 and for many years following.

Extent

0.42 Linear Feet ((1) 5 inch document box, (1) oversize folder)

Arrangement

Records are arranged alphabetically by folder title and chronologically within the folders.

Related Materials

Concert programs dated after 1985 can be found with the records of the Department of Music.

Separated Materials

Photographs may be housed with the Special Collections/University Archives Photograph Collection. Additional records may be found in the oversize records.

Title
Bucknell University, Fitzwilliam String Quartet Residency Records
Status
In Progress
Author
Eir Danielson
Date
2021 April
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Bucknell University Special Collections/University Archives Repository

Contact:
028 Bertrand Library
Bucknell University
One Dent Drive
Lewisburg PA 17837 United States US
570-577-3101
570-577-3313 (Fax)