Mario Braggiotti Collection
Abstract
Mario Braggiotti (1905-1996) was a pianist, composer, lecturer, and linguist. He performed various solo piano recitals and duo-piano concerts, including at NYCs Town Hall, with the Community Concerts Association, at various Womens clubs, and in France, Italy, and Spain. Braggiotti also founded the Braggiotti Music School in Italy and transcribed many pieces, including classical pieces, popular songs, and musicals. This collection consists of scores, manuscripts, programs, articles, correspondence, flyers, scrapbooks, recordings, photographs, and memorabilia related to Braggiottis performances, his original transcriptions, and the colleagues that he had close relationships with, including pianists Jacqués Fray, Walter Shaw, and Jack Chaikin, as well as his wife, Susan Braggiotti.
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Historical Note
Summary: Mario Braggiotti was born in Florence, Italy. He formed the first piano duo to play both classical and popular music on the same program and created over two hundred original transcriptions. Braggiotti also founded the Braggiotti Music School in Italy. He died in 1996.
Full History: Mario Braggiotti, a pianist, composer, lecturer and linguist, was born in Florence, Italy. Braggiotti studied at the New England Conservatory of Music, as well as the Paris Conservatoire de Musique, where he studied under Nadia Boulanger and Isidor Philipp. With a fellow student, Jacques Fray, Braggiotti formed a piano duo that went on to create a catalog of more than two hundred original transcriptions. The duo was the first to play both classical and popular music on the same program and was known internationally. Braggiotti also founded the Braggiotti Music School in Italy. He died in 1996.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The Mario Braggiotti Collection covers the period from 1902 to 2001; the bulk of the materials date from 1937 to 1986. The collection consists of both personal and professional papers, including published and unpublished scores, concert programs, articles, reviews, correspondence, flyers, scrapbooks, press books, notebooks, recordings, and photographs related to Braggiottis work as a composer and performer, including his work transcribing various classical pieces, popular songs, and musicals, and his work with pianist Jacqués Fray and his wife, Susan Braggiotti.
Custodial History and Acquisition Information
Donated by his widow, Susan Braggiotti, in 2007.
Processing Information
Processed by Max Brown.
EAD markup created using EAD database in Microsoft Access. Markup completed by Elizabeth J. Mason, January 2013.
Arrangement of Collection
This collection is organized as 6 series.
Detailed Description of the Collection
Series 1: Performance Files, 1933-1995, and Undated (null)
This series contains concert programs, reviews, articles, and publicity flyers related to Braggiottis performances. Materials are arranged chronologically by performance date.
Subseries 1.1: Concert Programs, Articles, and Reviews, 1933-1995, and Undated
This subseries contains concert programs, articles, and reviews of Braggiottis solo performances, his performances with his wife, Susan Braggiotti, and his performances with pianist Jacqués Fray.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fray & Braggiotti, 1933-1942, and Undated | series 1.1 | box 1 | folder 1 | |
| Fray & Braggiotti, 1933-1942, and Undated | series 1.1 | box 1 | folder 2 | |
| Fray & Braggiotti, 1933-1942, and Undated | series 1.1 | box 1 | folder 3 | |
| Mario Braggiotti, 1936-1995 | series 1.1 | box 1 | folder 4 | |
| Mario Braggiotti -- Unidentified Date, 1937-1940, and Undated | series 1.1 | box 1 | folder 5 | |
| Menu & Program -- On Board the Ship Michaelangelo, 5/15/1968 | series 1.1 | box 1 | folder 6 | |
| Braggiotti, with Other Artists -- Salute to Mario Braggiotti -- Long Lots Junior High School, Westport, CT--Articles, 9/20/1975 | series 1.1 | box 1 | folder 7 | |
| Mario & Susan Braggiotti, 1986, and Undated | series 1.1 | box 1 | folder 8 | |
Subseries 1.2: Publicity Flyers, 1940-1954, and Undated
This subseries contains publicity flyers of Braggiottis solo performances and his performances with Susan Braggiotti, Jacqués Fray, and pianists Walter Shaw and Jack Chaikin. Materials in this subseries are arranged by subject.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publicity Flyers, 1940-1954, and Undated | series 1.2 | box 1 | folder 9 | |
Series 2: Correspondence and Other Files, 1905-2001, and Undated (null)
This series contains biographical materials and text related to Mario Braggiottis life as a pianist, materials and correspondence related to musicals and songs that Braggiotti wrote, and miscellaneous articles, correspondence, awards, notebooks, lists of compositions, and cookbooks related to Braggiottis life. Materials are arranged alphabetically by subject.
Subseries 2.1: Mario Braggiotti as Pianist, 1949-1988, and Undated
This subseries contains biographical sketches, press books about concerts, and text for both Braggiottis one-man show routines and for his spoken portion of the Fray Memorial Concert.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Man Show, 1964, and Undated | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 10 | |
| Press Book, 1949-1975, and Undated | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 11 | |
| Press Book -- Concerning Concerts in France, Italy, and Spain, 1986-1988 | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 12 | |
| Town Hall -- Fray Memorial Concert, 1964 | series 2.1 | box 1 | folder 13 | |
Subseries 2.2: Musicals, Songs, 1933-1995, and Undated
This subseries contains synopses, libretti, notes, articles, programs, flyers, and correspondence of musicals, songs, operas, and ballets that Braggiotti wrote, including The Princess, Young Columbus, and Camilla.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in a Crowd -- Synopsis, Libretto, 1973, and Undated | series 2.2 | box 1 | folder 14 | |
| Born in a Crowd -- Correspondence, 1933-1995, and Undated | series 2.2 | box 1 | folder 15 | |
| Camilla, Undated | series 2.2 | box 1 | folder 16 | |
| God Rings Twice, Undated | series 2.2 | box 1 | folder 17 | |
| Kingdom of Gifts, 1977-1989, and Undated | series 2.2 | box 1 | folder 18 | |
| Lisa, 1961-1977 | series 2.2 | box 1 | folder 19 | |
| Love Tree, 1987-1989, and Undated | series 2.2 | box 1 | folder 20 | |
| The Princess, 1958-1970, and Undated | series 2.2 | box 1 | folder 21 | |
| Young Columbus, 1992 | series 2.2 | box 1 | folder 22 | |
| Miscellaneous Songs & Musicals, Undated | series 2.2 | box 1 | folder 23 | |
Subseries 2.3: Miscellaneous Files, 1905-2001, and Undated
This subseries contains articles, correspondence, awards, notebooks, lists of compositions, and cookbooks related to Braggiottis family, his Italian line show, his Gettysburg cantata, his television show in Italy, and miscellaneous correspondence.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | Item | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Articles -- Miscellaneous and Undated, 1954-1980, and Undated | series 2.3 | box 1 | folder 24 | ||
| Awards, 1952-1985 | series 2.3 | box 1 | folder 25 | ||
| Braggiotti Family, 1934-1961 | series 2.3 | box 1 | folder 26 | ||
| Correspondence -- Selected, 1931-1992 | series 2.3 | box 1 | folder 27 | ||
| Correspondence -- European Concerts, 1951-1971 | series 2.3 | box 1 | folder 28 | ||
| Gershwin, 1953-1993, and Undated | series 2.3 | box 1 | folder 29 | ||
| Gettysburg Cantata, 1953-2001 | series 2.3 | box 1 | folder 30 | ||
| Italian Line Show, 1968-1969 | series 2.3 | box 1 | folder 31 | ||
| List -- Compositions, Undated | series 2.3 | box 1 | folder 32 | ||
| Notebooks, Undated | series 2.3 | box 1 | folder 33 | ||
| Radiotelevision Italiana, 1970 | series 2.3 | box 1 | folder 34 | ||
| You Are What You Eat, 1990, and Undated | series 2.3 | box 1 | folder 35 | ||
| Miscellaneous -- Not Braggiotti, 1953-1990, and Undated | series 2.3 | box 1 | folder 36 | ||
| Book on Hector Berlioz and Richard Strauss, 1905 | series 2.3 | box 1 | folder 37 | ||
| Instrumentationslehre von Hector Berlioz: Erganzt und Revidiert von Richard Strauss, (Leipzig and Peters)., 1905 | series 2.3 | box 1 | folder 37 | item 1.0 | |
Series 3: Photographs, 1942-1980, and Undated (null)
This series contains photographs of Braggiotti at the piano, with family, close friends, and performing colleagues, and while performing. It also contains studio portraits and billboards of Braggiotti. Materials are arranged by subject.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Portraits, Undated | series 3 | box 1 | folder 38 | |
| Braggiotti -- At the Piano, 1946, and Undated | series 3 | box 1 | folder 39 | |
| Braggiotti -- With Fray, Shaw, and Other Musicians, 1942-1974, and Undated | series 3 | box 1 | folder 40 | |
| Braggiotti -- With Others -- Informal Snapshots, 1957-1980, and Undated | series 3 | box 1 | folder 41 | |
| Braggiotti -- In Performance, Undated | series 3 | box 1 | folder 42 | |
| Concert Billboards, 1962, and Undated | series 3 | box 1 | folder 43 | |
Series 4: Scrapbooks, 1936-1987, and Undated (null)
This series contains scrapbooks of Braggiottis life and of his performances both by himself and with Fray. Materials are arranged chronologically by scrapbook date.
Subseries 4.1: Fray & Braggiotti, 1937-1987, and Undated
This subseries contains scrapbooks of Fray and Braggiotti that include programs, articles, and reviews of concerts in various areas of the United States.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | Item | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fray & Braggiotti -- January-May, 1937 | series 4.1 | box 2 | folder 1 | ||
| Fray & Braggiotti -- June-February, 1937-1938 | series 4.1 | box 2 | folder 2 | ||
| Fray & Braggiotti -- March-June, 1938 | series 4.1 | box 2 | folder 3 | ||
| Fray & Braggiotti -- June-December, 1938 | series 4.1 | box 2 | folder 4 | ||
| Fray & Braggiotti -- January-March, 1939 | series 4.1 | box 2 | folder 5 | ||
| Fray & Braggiotti -- April-June, 1939 | series 4.1 | box 2 | folder 6 | ||
| Fray & Braggiotti -- July-October, 1939 | series 4.1 | box 2 | folder 7 | ||
| Fray & Braggiotti -- October-February, 1939-1940 | series 4.1 | box 2 | folder 8 | ||
| Fray & Braggiotti -- February-May, 1940 | series 4.1 | box 2 | folder 9 | ||
| Fray & Braggiotti -- May-July, 1940 | series 4.1 | box 2 | folder 10 | ||
| Fray & Braggiotti -- Oversized Scrapbook, 1940-1942 | series 4.1 | box 6 | folder 1 | ||
| Fray & Braggiotti -- Oversized Materials -- Concerts and Awards, 1957-1987 | series 4.1 | box 6 | folder 2 | ||
| Diploma DOnore Conferito a Maestro Mario Braggiotti, 12/1987 | series 4.1 | box 6 | folder 2 | item 1.0 | |
| Gala Concert by the Renowned American Pianist Mario Braggiotti for the Benefit of the Building Fund of the Center of Studies - Museum - Library "Fray Junipero Serra" in Petra. (Publicity Flyer)., 6/15/1957 | series 4.1 | box 6 | folder 2 | item 2.0 | |
Subseries 4.2: Mario Braggiotti, 1936-1970, and Undated
This subseries contains scrapbooks of Braggiotti that include concert programs, articles, reviews, photographs and letters throughout the United States, in Argentina, and with the U.S. Army.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Braggiotti -- Unidentified Date Photographs, Undated | series 4.2 | box 3 | folder 1 | |
| Mario Braggiotti -- November-December, 1936 | series 4.2 | box 3 | folder 2 | |
| Mario Braggiotti -- August-October, 1936 | series 4.2 | box 3 | folder 2 | |
| Mario Braggiotti -- January, 1937 | series 4.2 | box 3 | folder 4 | |
| Mario Braggiotti -- February-March, 1937 | series 4.2 | box 3 | folder 5 | |
| Mario Braggiotti -- April-May, 1937 | series 4.2 | box 3 | folder 6 | |
| Mario Braggiotti -- September-December, 1937 | series 4.2 | box 3 | folder 7 | |
| Mario Braggiotti, 1942-1949 | series 4.2 | box 3 | folder 8 | |
| Argentina, 7/1970 | series 4.2 | box 3 | folder 9 | |
Series 5: Scores, 1902-1962, and Undated (4.00 Linear Feet)
This series contains manuscripts and published scores of pieces composed by both Braggiotti and others, including musicals, classical pieces, semi-classical pieces, popular songs, and folk songs. Materials are arranged alphabetically by composer and song title.
Subseries 5.1: Manuscripts: Musicals, Songs, Undated (2.00 Linear Feet)
This subseries contains manuscripts of musicals and songs that Braggiotti wrote, including The Princess, Young Columbus, and Love Tree.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in a Crowd, Undated | series 5.1 | box 4 | folder 1 | |
| Born in a Crowd, Undated | series 5.1 | box 4 | folder 2 | |
| Born in a Crowd, Undated | series 5.1 | box 4 | folder 3 | |
| Born in a Crowd, Undated | series 5.1 | box 4 | folder 4 | |
| Born in a Crowd, Undated | series 5.1 | box 4 | folder 5 | |
| The Kingdom of Gifts -- Act 1, Undated | series 5.1 | box 4 | folder 6 | |
| The Kingdom of Gifts -- Act 2, Undated | series 5.1 | box 4 | folder 7 | |
| The Kingdom of Gifts -- Act 3, Undated | series 5.1 | box 4 | folder 8 | |
| Love Tree, Undated | series 5.1 | box 4 | folder 9 | |
| Love Tree, Undated | series 5.1 | box 4 | folder 10 | |
| Love Tree, Undated | series 5.1 | box 4 | folder 11 | |
| Love Tree, Undated | series 5.1 | box 4 | folder 12 | |
| Love Tree, Undated | series 5.1 | box 4 | folder 13 | |
| Love Tree, Undated | series 5.1 | box 4 | folder 14 | |
| Love Tree, Undated | series 5.1 | box 4 | folder 15 | |
| Love Tree, Undated | series 5.1 | box 4 | folder 16 | |
| Love Tree, Undated | series 5.1 | box 4 | folder 17 | |
| The Princess -- Various Numbers, Undated | series 5.1 | box 4 | folder 18 | |
| The Princess -- Vocal Scores, Undated | series 5.1 | box 4 | folder 19 | |
| The Princess -- Piano Reductions, Undated | series 5.1 | box 4 | folder 20 | |
| The Princess -- Piano Reductions, Undated | series 5.1 | box 4 | folder 21 | |
| The Princess -- Two-Piano Score, Undated | series 5.1 | box 4 | folder 22 | |
| Young Columbus -- Complete Score, Undated | series 5.1 | box 4 | folder 23 | |
| Young Columbus -- Musical Book, Undated | series 5.1 | box 4 | folder 24 | |
| Songs -- Miscellaneous, Undated | series 5.1 | box 4 | folder 25 | |
Subseries 5.2: Manuscripts: Original Compositions, Arrangements, Concert Fantasies, Sketches, 1919-1942, and Undated
This subseries includes original compositions, arrangements, concert fantasies, and sketches of pieces that Braggiotti performed including classical and semi-classical pieces, popular and folk songs, show tunes, and love songs.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albniz, Isaac -- Navarra: revision and completion for piano solo, Undated | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 1 | |
| Bach, C.P.E., Undated | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 2 | |
| Bach, J.S., Undated | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 3 | |
| Bach, W.F. -- Organ Concert (Prelude), for two pianos -- Piano I and Piano II parts, 1932 | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 4 | |
| Beethoven, Ludwig Van, Undated | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 5 | |
| Bizet, Georges -- Variations on Habaera (Menuet, Valse, Blues), Undated | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 6 | |
| Boccherini, Luigi -- Menuet -- Piano II Part, Undated | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 7 | |
| Braggiotti, Mario, Undated | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 8 | |
| Brahms, Johannes -- Hungarian Dance No. 5 -- Piano II Part, Undated | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 9 | |
| Braggiotti, Mario, Undated | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 9 | |
| Chopin, Frdric, 1932, and Undated | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 10 | |
| Daquin, Claude -- Le Coucou, for two pianos -- Piano II Score, with cues, Undated | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 11 | |
| Debussy, Claude, 1932, and Undated | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 12 | |
| Frescobaldi, Girolamo -- Corrente, for two pianos -- Piano I and II Score, Piano II Part, Undated | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 13 | |
| Gershwin, George -- Porgy and Bess Suite, Undated | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 15 | |
| Grieg, Edvard, Undated | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 16 | |
| Lecuona, Ernesto -- Malaguea, for two pianos -- Piano I and Piano II Parts with cues, Undated | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 17 | |
| Lehar, Franz -- Merry Widow Waltz (Fantasy), for two pianos -- Piano I and Piano II Parts, Undated | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 18 | |
| Levitzki, Mischa -- Valse in A Major -- Piano II Part, Undated | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 19 | |
| Liszt, Franz -- Liebestram -- Sketch and Piano Part, Undated | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 20 | |
| Loeillet, J.B. -- Gigue, for two pianos -- Piano I and II score, piano I and II parts, Undated | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 21 | |
| Massanet, Jules, Undated | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 22 | |
| Mendelsshon, Felix -- Spring Song -- Sketch, Undated | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 23 | |
| Moussorgsky, Modest -- Duo from Boris Godounov -- Sketch, Undated | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 24 | |
| Mozart, W.A. -- Turkish March, for two pianos -- Piano I and II Score, 1919 | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 25 | |
| Offenbach, Jacques -- Barcarolle from Tales of Hoffman -- Sketch, Undated | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 26 | |
| Pinto, Octavio -- Scenas Infantis (Run, Run) -- Sketch, Undated | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 27 | |
| Puccini, Giacomo -- La Bohme -- Piano I and II score, chorus score, For Soprano, Male Chorus, and Two Pianos, Undated | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 28 | |
| Purcell, Henry -- Almand, for two pianos -- Piano I and II Parts, Undated | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 29 | |
| Rachmaninoff, Sergei, Undated | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 30 | |
| Ravel, Maurice, Undated | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 31 | |
| Rimsky-Korsakov, Nicolas, Undated | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 32 | |
| Schubert, Franz -- Ave Maria -- For Two Pianos: Sketch, Undated | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 33 | |
| Scott, Cyril, 1933, and Undated | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 34 | |
| Sibelius, Jean -- Valse Triste -- Sketches, Undated | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 35 | |
| Stravinsky, Igor, 1942, and Undated | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 36 | |
| Tschaikowsky, P.J. -- Piano Concerto No. 1 (1st movement), for two pianos and orchestra -- Piano I and Piano II Parts with Cues, Undated | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 37 | |
| Wagner, Richard, 1931-1932, and Undated | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 38 | |
| Folk Tunes, Anthems, Undated | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 39 | |
| International Love Songs, Undated | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 40 | |
| Original?, Undated | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 41 | |
| Popular -- Miscellaneous Showtunes, Undated | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 42 | |
| Popular -- Gershwin -- Miscellaneous Songs, Undated | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 43 | |
| Sketches, Undated | series 5.2 | box 5 | folder 44 | |
Subseries 5.3: Published Scores, 1902-1962, and Undated
This subseries includes published scores performed by Braggiotti, including pieces written by Bach, Gershwin, and Braggiotti.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bach, J.S., and Bach, W.F., 1926, and Undated | series 5.3 | box 5 | folder 45 | |
| Braggiotti, Mario -- Preludes, Chorales, Undated | series 5.3 | box 5 | folder 46 | |
| Chabier, Emmanuel -- España -- Transcribed for Two Pianos by Chabrier (Enoch), Undated | series 5.3 | box 5 | folder 47 | |
| Gershwin, George -- Rhapsody in Blue -- Full Score (Harms), 1962 | series 5.3 | box 5 | folder 48 | |
| Schubert, Franz, and Scott, Cyril, 1902-1904 | series 5.3 | box 5 | folder 49 | |
Series 6: Audio-Visual, 1970-1994, and Undated (2.00 Linear Feet)
This series contains audio-visual materials of Braggottis piano duets, radio broadcasts, solo recitals, and piano accompaniment pieces, including compact discs, LPs, cassette tapes, reel tapes, and VHS tapes. Materials are arranged alphabetically by song title.
Subseries 6.1: Compact Discs, 1986, and Undated
This subseries contains compact discs of Mario & Susan Braggottis duo-piano performances.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | Item | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compact Discs, 1986, and Undated | series 6.1 | box 6 | folder 3 | ||
| Remembering Mario: piano solo and duo-piano arrangements by Mario Braggiotti (Mario & Susan Braggiotti, pianists)., Undated | series 6.1 | box 6 | folder 3 | item 1.0 | |
| Yankee Doodle: Variations in the style of various composers, by Mario Braggiotti (Susan & Mario Braggiotti, duo-pianists), 1986 | series 6.1 | box 6 | folder 3 | item 2.0 | |
Subseries 6.2: LP/78 RPM Discs, Undated
This subseries contains LP discs of Braggottis songs.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | Item | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LP/78 RPM Discs, Undated | series 6.2 | box 6 | folder 4 | ||
| Salute to Travel Agent, By Mario Braggiotti, two-sided LP (7"), Undated | series 6.2 | box 6 | folder 4 | item 1.0 | |
| Marta, Lets Walk in the Garden, two-sided 78RPM transcription disc (10), Undated | series 6.2 | box 6 | folder 4 | item 2.0 | |
Subseries 6.3: Cassette Tapes, 1974-1994, and Undated
This subseries contains cassette tapes of Braggiottis radio broadcasts with Fray, his songs, and his arrangements for duo piano, chamber ensembles, and piano with vocals.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | Item | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cassette Tapes, 1974-1994, and Undated | series 6.3 | box 6 | folder 5 | ||
| Fray & Braggiotti: Radio Broadcasts, Undated | series 6.3 | box 6 | folder 5 | item 1.0 | |
| Gershwin (duo-piano arrangements by Mario Braggiotti): An American in Paris, Suite from Porgy and Bess, Concerto in F. (Susan & Mario Braggiotti, Duo Pianists)., 1987 | series 6.3 | box 6 | folder 5 | item 2.0 | |
| Home for Christmas, 1994 | series 6.3 | box 6 | folder 5 | item 3.0 | |
| International Love Music: Mario Braggiotti, Solo Piano, Undated | series 6.3 | box 6 | folder 5 | item 4.0 | |
Subseries 6.4: Reel Tapes, 1970-1987, and Undated
This subseries contains 7-inch and 10.5-inch reel tapes of Braggiottis piano duets, songs, and Italian and Spanish concerts.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | Item | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reel Tapes, 1970-1987, and Undated | series 6.4 | box 6 | folder 6 | ||
| Born in a Crowd, Undated | series 6.4 | box 6 | folder 6 | item 1.0 | |
| Ensemble Musical de Buenos Aires con el Maestro Pedro I. Calderon y el pianist Mario Braggiotti (Teatro Coliseo), 2 Tapes, 7/7/1970 | series 6.4 | box 6 | folder 6 | item 2.0 | |
| I Danced with a Tree/Love Tree: Patricia Bellamy and Gary Briggle--soloists, 9/1983 | series 6.4 | box 6 | folder 6 | item 3.0 | |
| I Danced with a Tree/Love Tree: demo, 11/1983 | series 6.4 | box 6 | folder 6 | item 4.0 | |
| Lisa (Musical Fantasy): Excerpts, Undated | series 6.4 | box 6 | folder 6 | item 5.0 | |
| The Love Tree: Barone / Smith, 1st tape, 10/1984 | series 6.4 | box 6 | folder 6 | item 6.0 | |
| The Love Tree: Barone / Smith, 2nd tape, 10/1984 | series 6.4 | box 6 | folder 6 | item 7.0 | |
| The Princess, Undated | series 6.4 | box 6 | folder 6 | item 8.0 | |
| Radio Murcia Concert (Spain), 1987 | series 6.4 | box 6 | folder 6 | item 9.0 | |
| Rapsodia en azul (Rhapsody in Blue) / Seis Caricatures sobre el Tema Yankee Doodle, Undated | series 6.4 | box 6 | folder 6 | item 10.0 | |
| Recital: Instituto de Cultura Italiana, 7/13/70 | series 6.4 | box 6 | folder 6 | item 11.0 | |
| An American in Paris/Porgy and Bess (Susan & Mario Braggiotti), 1986 | series 6.4 | box 6 | folder 6 | item 12.0 | |
| Lisa (A Musical Fantasy): Me Without a Dream, Modern Times, Storyland, Just be Yourself, My Pop Says, Lisa, Dirge for Cricket, Be a Little Different, Fantasy Fluid, Me Without a Dream (reprise), Undated | series 6.4 | box 6 | folder 6 | item 13.0 | |
| Yankee Doodle (Susan & Mario Braggiotti): Theme, Bach, Mozart, Liszt, Rachmaninoff, Puccini, Strauss, Stravinsky, Scarlatti, Beethoven, Chopin Debussy, DeFalla, Gershwin, Schubert, Menotti, 1986 | series 6.4 | box 6 | folder 6 | item 14.0 | |
| Yankee Doodle (Susan & Mario Braggiotti): Schubert, Menotti/The Man I Love, 1986 | series 6.4 | box 6 | folder 6 | item 15.0 | |
| Yankee Doodle (Susan & Mario Braggiotti): Gershwin, 1986 | series 6.4 | box 6 | folder 6 | item 16.0 | |
Subseries 6.5: VHS Tapes, 1990, and Undated
This subseries contains VHS tapes of Music is Fun, by Braggiotti, and of Braggiottis concert at Stone Manse.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | Item | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VHS Tapes, 1990, and Undated | series 6.5 | box 6 | folder 7 | ||
| Mario Braggiotti at Stone Manse, 4/29/90 | series 6.5 | box 6 | folder 7 | item 1.0 | |
| Music is Fun, Undated | series 6.5 | box 6 | folder 7 | item 2.0 | |
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Subjects
- Braggiotti, Mario, 1909-1996
- Braggiotti, Susan
- Composers -- United States
- Fray, Jacques
- Pianists -- United States
















