Marlowe, Sylvia
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1908-09-26 - 1981-12-11
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Sylvia Marlowe collection
Collection
Identifier: MP-0006-01
Summary
Sylvia Marlowe (1908-1981) was an important mid-twentieth century American harpsichordist. The Sylvia Marlowe collection documents her performance career, predominantly through scores, many inscribed to her by composers. Additionally, photographs and textual publicity materials provide further context for Marlowe's performances and recordings.
Dates:
1932 - 1978; Majority of material found within 1950 - 1970
Found in:
The New School Archives
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Sylvia Marlowe collection
Sylvia Marlowe papers, scores and recordings
Collection
Identifier: MP-0026-01
Abstract
Harpsichordist Sylvia Marlowe (1908-1981) contributed to popularizing harpsichord music and promoting new works for the harpsichord in the twentieth century. The collection includes personal correspondence, photographs, clippings and programs, contracts and wills, analog audio reels of important albums Marlowe recorded, and a set of scores of classical pieces set in contemporary popular arrangements composed for Marlowe. The collection also contains correspondence and documents relating to...
Dates:
1941-1993