Daniele Struppa music manuscripts collection

Access and use

Location of collection:
George Mason University
2400 Fenwick Library
Special Collections Research Center
Fenwick Library MS2FL
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA 22030
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Mieko Palazzo
Phone: (703) 993-2220
Fax: (703) 993-2669
Restrictions:

There are no access restrictions.

Terms of access:

The copyright and related rights status of this collection have not been evaluated (See http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/)

Preferred citation:

Daniele Struppa music manuscripts collection, C0348, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Summary

Extent:
1 Linear Feet 1 box
Abstract:
Ten music and music history-related documents and photographs collected and donated by Dr. Daniele Struppa, created from circa late 19th century - 1994.
Language:
Italian German English
Preferred citation:

Daniele Struppa music manuscripts collection, C0348, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

Ten music and music history-related documents and photographs collected and donated by Dr. Daniele Struppa, created from circa late 19th century-1991. See inventory and related scope notes for full details on each item.

Calling card from Austro-Bohemian (now Austria) composer Gustav Mahler (1860-1911), whose name is crossed out, alongside a note written by his sister Justine (pronounced Justina) (1868-1938), circa 1890s.

German translation and historical contextual information provided by Dorothee Schubel, Metadata and Cataloging Librarian: Direktor Mahler [Direktor crossed out and replaced with "Justine" so it reads now:] Justine Mahler dankt herzlichst, und bedauert Ihnen nicht persönlich Lebewol sagen zu können. in English: Justine Mahler thanks you sincerely, and regrets that she could not personally say Farewell to you. [Lebewol = older spelling, now Lebewohl]

Justine Mahler (1868-1938), younger sister of Gustav Mahler (1860-1911), managed the household of Gustav Mahler in the beginning of his tenure as a Hofoperndirektor (director of the court opera house) until his marriage to Alma Schindler, 1898-1902. Justine Mahler married the violinst Arnold Rosé, she is the mother of Alma Rosé.

Letter by Arrigo Boito, written in Italian, circa late 19th century. Boito was an Italian composer and librettist (1842-1918). Boito was most well-known for serving as Giuseppe Verdi's librettist.

Written by Italian composter Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) to dramatist and critic Paolo Pallavicini from the Hotel Knickerbocker in New York City about the premiere of his opera La Fanciulla del West at the Metropolitan Opera.

Musical phrase from the opera Iris handwritten by its composer Pietro Mascagni (1863-1945) in 1922. The phrase includes the Italian lyrics "Apri la tua finestra/Jor son io..." from the aria Apri la tua finestra!. On the bottom left of the note Mascagni has written "B. Aires" for Buenos Aires, making this note likely written during his 1922 tour of Argentina.

Inscribed and signed photograph of German-born musician, composer, and conductor Bruno Walter (1876-1962).

Inscribed and signed by Italian opera singer Giuseppe di Stefano (1921-2008) to W.C. Clayton.

Inscribed by American opera singer Rosa Ponselle. The inscription reads "To Gerry/ 'Lest Ye Forget'/ Your Rose/ 1964[.]"

Signed portrait photograph of American opera singer Anna Moffo (1932-2006) in costume as Violetta in La Traviata.

Signed program for a 1976 performance of the New York Philharmonic's Gala Bicentennial Tour, conducted by Bernstein (1918-1990).

Signed and matted photograph of Russian cellist Mstislav Rostropovich (1927-2007). Rostropovich served as the director of the National Symphony Orchestra from 1977-1994.

Biographical / historical:

Daniele Struppa, Ph.D. is an Italian academic and mathematician. Dr. Struppa served in various roles at George Mason University, including as the former Dean of the College of of Humanities and Social Sciences. Dr. Struppa is the current President of Chapman University and previously served as their Chancellor for nine years. He has also served in many roles at universities in Italy, and is the author and editor of several academic publications on mathematics.

Acquisition information:
Donated by former GMU Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Dr. Daniele Struppa in 2003 and 2005.
Processing information:

Processed by Amanda Menjivar from September-October 2024. Finding aid completed in October 2024.

German translation and transcription provided by Dorothee Schubel, George Mason University Libraries.

Arrangement:

Arranged in chronological order.

Physical location:
R 73, C 3, S 1
Rules or conventions:
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