Godowsky, Leopold, 1870-1938
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1870-02-13 - 1938-11-21
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
David Saperton papers
Collection
Identifier: MP-0010-01
Overview
David Saperton was an American pianist, composer, and teacher who notably performed and recorded much of the music of his father-in-law, renowned pianist and composer Leopold Godowsky. The papers include Saperton’s music manuscripts, correspondence, and several photographs he collected.
Dates:
1918-1960
Found in:
The New School Archives
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David Saperton papers
Leopold Godowsky score collection
Collection
Identifier: MP-0016-01
Abstract
Virtuoso pianist and composer Leopold Godowsky (1870-1938) was noted for piano compositions and arrangements of exceptional difficulty, especially his 53 Studies on Chopin’s Études. The collection includes manuscripts of his works, sketches, corrected print proofs, and published scores with annotations and inscriptions by Godowsky and others related to him.
Dates:
1886-1983