Andre Kostelanetz Collection, 1930-1960 Span: 1930-1960 Bulk: 1930-1960 English collection 154 ft. 504 boxes Andre Kostelanetz (1901-1980) was born in Russia and studied in Petrograd before coming to the United States. He became a successful conductor and arranger, and in 1930 was engaged as conductor for the CBS radio network, beginning a long association with broadcasting and film work. He is credited with popularizing classical music, and known for commissioning works by contemporary composers, of which the best known is Aaron Copland's Lincoln Portrait. William Walton dedicated his Capriccio Burlesco to him, and Kostelanetz conducted the New York Philharmonic in its premiere in 1968. He made many successful arrangements of light music, using heavily concentrated instrumental sonorities, and his orchestrations had a direct influence on film music of the time. Music manuscripts, correspondence, financial and business records, photographs, and materials relating to radio broadcasts. A substantial amount of audio recordings and kinescopes were forwarded to the Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division. Andre Kostelanetz Collection, Music Division, Library of Congress Kostelanetz, Andre Scores and papers of the conductor and arranger. Researchers wishing to work with special collections are advised to inquire in advance about availability of material since many special collections are stored off-site. Certain restrictions to use or copying of materials may apply. Arrangers Orchestral Music Radio/Television Conductors Kostelanetz, Andre ML31.K65 Performing Arts Encyclopedia scdb Music Division, Library of Congress http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu2005.wp.0018 IHAS 120906 loc.natlib.scdb.200033570