Bach Aria Group Collection
Span: 1981-1997
Bulk: 1985-1995
English
collection
44 ft.
68 boxes
The collection contains the performance library and organizational papers of the Bach Aria Group, whose charter is to promote the study and performance of the music of J.S. Bach. The group was founded in 1946 by William Scheide; Samuel Baron [see Baron Collection at LC] directed the ensemble for many years, from 1980-1997 . The collection consists of music of J.S. Bach and others (primarily arrangements); correspondence (1981-1997) primarily with state and local government and John Gingrich Artist Management); Arts-in Education files (1986-1995); press materials; translations of German text; financial records and business papers.
6,000 papers; 1,000 photos; 300 printed music
No
Bach Aria Group Collection, Music Division, Library of Congress.
Bach Aria Group Collection
Performance library and organizational papers of a noted performing arts organization.
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Chamber Music
Choral Music
Sacred Music
Bach, J.S.
Baron, Samuel
Baron, Carol
Scheide, William
Bach Aria Group
Performing Arts Encyclopedia
scdb
Music Division, Library of Congress
IHAS
120821
loc.natlib.scdb.200033574