Transcription discs of local radio broadcasts, 1946-1964, primarily of contemporary classical music performances and including some broadcasts of premieres (world premieres, first radio broadcasts, and first Washington performances), recorded by Rothschild, and some live recordings from Chamber Music Society of Baltimore concerts. Radio stations recorded include WBAL, WJZ, WCAO, WFBR, WITH, and WRC. The collection also includes several popular and jazz recordings, commercial releases, and some private home performances. Recordings of Chamber Music Society of Baltimore concerts and local radio broadcasts on reel-to-reel tapes, 1955-1991. The collection includes several world premieres from CMS concerts and other notable performances in broadcasts (first Washington performances, etc.). Radio recordings are concentrated in earlier recordings while CMS performances are concentrated later. The collection also includes a large subsection of recordings from Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz.
Creators:
Rothschild, Randolph S. and Chamber Music Society of Baltimore
Dates:
1930/2005
Repository/Collector:
Arthur Friedheim Library
Repository/Collector Type:
College or university
City:
Baltimore
State:
Maryland
Country:
United States
Collection ID:
PIMS-0098
Extent:
62 cubic feet
Content types:
Notated music, Performed music, Still image, and Text
Formats:
Lacquer disc, Analog audiocassette, Polyester open reel tape, and Acetate open reel tape
Access statement:
The collection is open for use at the Arthur Friedheim Library Archives of the Peabody Institute. Contact peabodyarchives@lists.jhu.edu for more information.
Usage statement:
Access to recordings on outdated media is subject to the physical condition of the items and the library's ability to support playback. Contact the Arthur Friedheim Library Archives at peabodyarchives@lists.jhu.edu for more information.
Inventory description:
Spreadsheet, EAD finding aid, and Digital text document (other than spreadsheet or database)