Balint Vaszonyi Collection
Abstract
Balint Vazsonyi (March 7, 1936-January 2003) was a Hungarian-American pianist, perhaps best known for playing all thirty-two chronological cycles of Beethovens sonatas. Vazsonyi also was an author who wrote extensively on political science in the Washington Times and other media sources. The collection consists of concert programs, reviews, correspondence, newspaper and magazine articles, recordings, lectures, scrapbooks, brochures, manuscripts, books, and videos related to Vazsonyis performing and teaching careers, the ensembles he was involved in, events in his life, his political involvement, and his relationships with several people and organizations, especially his teacher, Ernst von Dohnanyi, and his management, Kazuko Hillyer International, Inc.
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Historical Note
Summary: Balint Vazsonyi was born in Budapest, Hungary on March 7, 1936. Vaszonyi toured the U.S. and Europe, performed all 32 Beethoven sonatas, and wrote extensively on political science for The Washington Times. He died in January 2003.
Full History: Balint Vazsonyi was born in Budapest, Hungary on March 7, 1936. He began his piano studies early at the Liszt Music Academy and the Vienna Academy of Music. Later, he immigrated to the U.S. and continued his studies under Ernst von Dohnanyi at Florida State University. Vazsonyi toured the U.S. and Europe, as well as making numerous television and radio appearances. He also performed several cycles of all 32 Beethovens sonatas. His recordings were issued on the Vox, Pye, and Genesis labels. Vazsonyi was also deeply interested in political science and wrote extensively on that subject for The Washington Times and elsewhere. He died in January 2003.
A separate, highly significant portion of the Vazsonyi Collection consists of materials that he gathered relating to the life and career of his teacher, Dohnanyi. Many of these unique documents, the majority in Hungarian, were used by Vazsonyi while preparing his biography of Dohnanyi. At the request of donor Barbara Vazsonyi, a portion of the Dohnanyi materials in Hungarian were transferred to the library of the Liszt academy in Budapest in 2004. This book was published by Zenemukiado in 1971.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The Balint Vazsonyi Collection covers the period from 1949-2003; the bulk of the materials date from 1960-2000. The collection consists of concert programs and reviews, reel-to-reel and commercially issued recordings, flyers, scrapbooks, and biographical information and articles concerning Vazsonyi. It also contains articles, lectures, teaching activities, books, papers, and films written by Vazsonyi about music and politics, as well as information about Vazsonyis involvement in politics. Finally, this collection contains correspondences between Vazsonyi and many different organizations and people. This collection represents Vazsonyis recordings and lectures by composers such as Brahms and Liszt and articles he wrote about his former teacher, Dohnanyi. The materials reflect Vazsonyis performances and teaching activities with the Boston Conservatory, the New School of the Arts, and Indiana University, as well as his performances at the Hungarian Embassy (Washington, DC) and in places throughout the U.S., Europe, and Africa. It also reflects Vazsonyis political involvement with the Center for the American Founding/Potomac Foundation and his extensive writings on politics in the U.S. Finally, it represents his correspondence with various arts organizations such as the Kent Music Center, the University of Miami School of Music, the Guilford Festival, and his manager, the Kazuko Hillyer International, Inc.
Custodial History and Acquisition Information
Materials were received in May 2003. Donation was made by Barbara Vazsonyi, Vazsonyis wife and widow.
Processing Information
This collection was processed by Max Brown and Elizabeth Mason.
EAD markup created using EAD database in Microsoft Access. Markup completed by Elizabeth J. Mason, January 2013.
Arrangement of Collection
This collection is organized into six series.
Detailed Description of the Collection
Series 1: Performance Files, 1949-2001 (12.50 Linear Feet)
This series contains concert programs and reviews from Vazsonyis various performances, reel-to-reel sound recordings of his playing, articles, scrapbooks, reviews, flyers, and advertisements of Vazsonyis commercially issued recordings. Materials are arranged chronologically.
Subseries 1.1: Concert Programs, Reviews, 1958-2001 (3.00 Linear Feet)
This subseries contains concert programs and reviews of Vazsonyis recitals, lecture performances, radio broadcasts, orchestra performances, and chamber ensemble performances.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna, Austria Performance, 1958 | series 1.1 | box 1 | folder 1 | |
| Performances, 1959 | series 1.1 | box 1 | folder 2 | |
| Performances, 1960 | series 1.1 | box 1 | folder 3 | |
| Performances, 1961 | series 1.1 | box 1 | folder 4 | |
| Performances, 1962 | series 1.1 | box 1 | folder 5 | |
| Performances, 1963 | series 1.1 | box 1 | folder 6 | |
| Performances, 1964 | series 1.1 | box 1 | folder 7 | |
| Performances, 1965 | series 1.1 | box 1 | folder 8 | |
| Performances, 1966 | series 1.1 | box 1 | folder 9 | |
| Performances, 1967 | series 1.1 | box 1 | folder 10 | |
| Performances, 1968 | series 1.1 | box 1 | folder 11 | |
| Performances, 1969 | series 1.1 | box 1 | folder 12 | |
| Performances, 1970 | series 1.1 | box 1 | folder 13 | |
| Performances, 1971 | series 1.1 | box 1 | folder 14 | |
| Performances, 1972 | series 1.1 | box 2 | folder 1 | |
| Performances, 1973 | series 1.1 | box 2 | folder 2 | |
| Performances, 1974 | series 1.1 | box 2 | folder 3 | |
| Performances, 1975 | series 1.1 | box 2 | folder 4 | |
| Performances, 1976 | series 1.1 | box 2 | folder 5 | |
| Performances, 1977 | series 1.1 | box 3 | folder 1 | |
| Beethoven Performances, 1977 | series 1.1 | box 3 | folder 2 | |
| Lyric Theater and Wigmore Hall Performances, 1978 | series 1.1 | box 3 | folder 3 | |
| Arlington Street Church Recital, March 1979 | series 1.1 | box 3 | folder 4 | |
| Performances, 1981 | series 1.1 | box 3 | folder 5 | |
| Performances, 1982 | series 1.1 | box 3 | folder 6 | |
| Meyerhoff Symphony Hall Orchestra Concert, 1983 | series 1.1 | box 3 | folder 7 | |
| Performances, 1992 | series 1.1 | box 3 | folder 8 | |
| Performances, 1993 | series 1.1 | box 3 | folder 9 | |
| Performances -- February-June, 1994 | series 1.1 | box 4 | folder 1 | |
| Performances -- October 27th-30th, 1994 | series 1.1 | box 4 | folder 2 | |
| Performances, 1997-2002 | series 1.1 | box 4 | folder 3 | |
| Visit to Hungary, 2002 | series 1.1 | box 4 | folder 4 | |
| Performances -- Unidentified Date, Undated | series 1.1 | box 4 | folder 5 | |
| Scores, 1983-1999, and Undated | series 1.1 | box 4 | folder 6 | |
Subseries 1.2: Recordings, Undated (8.00 Linear Feet; 125 Recordings)
This subseries contains sound recordings on reel-to-reel tapes and articles, reviews, and advertisements of commercially issued recordings.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recordings -- Reel-to-Reel Tapes -- About 125 Additional Reel-to-Reel Tapes and CDs on Final Two Shelves, Undated | series 1.2 | box 4 | folder 7 | |
| Beethoven Cycle -- General, 1976-1977 | series 1.2 | box 4 | folder 8 | |
| Record Reviews, 1968-1977, and Undated | series 1.2 | box 4 | folder 9 | |
Subseries 1.3: Print Ephemera, 1974-1977, and Undated
This subseries contains publicity flyers and concert management.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publicity Flyers, Undated | series 1.3 | box 4 | folder 10 | |
| Concert Management, 1974-1977, and Undated | series 1.3 | box 4 | folder 11 | |
| Conductor's Baton, Undated | series 1.3 | box 4 | folder 12 | |
Subseries 1.4: Scrapbooks, 1949-1967 (0.75 Linear Feet)
This subseries contains scrapbooks that include concert programs, reviews, articles, letters, and telegrams of Vazsonyis concert activities in the United States and Europe.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrapbook I, 1949-1960 | series 1.4 | box 5 | folder 1 | |
| Scrapbook II, 1960-1963 | series 1.4 | box 5 | folder 2 | |
| Scrapbook III, 1963-1967 | series 1.4 | box 5 | folder 3 | |
Series 2: Subject Files, 1959-1980, and Undated (null)
This series contains biographical information about Vazsonyi and articles concerning events he experienced. Materials are arranged chronologically.
Subseries 2.1: Biographical, Undated
This subseries contains Vazsonyis professional resume, obituaries, and tributes to Vazsonyi.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biographical File -- Vazsonyi -- Resumes and Obituaries, 1985-2003, and Undated | series 2.1 | box 6 | folder 1 | |
Subseries 2.2: Articles Concerning Vazsonyi, 1959-1980, and Undated
This subseries contains articles concerning Vazsonyis arrival in the United States, his acquisition of pianos for various organizations, his marriage, and various Swedish and Hungarian articles.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Articles -- About Vazsonyi, 1972-1992, and Undated | series 2.2 | box 6 | folder 2 | |
| Articles -- Hungarian, Undated | series 2.2 | box 6 | folder 3 | |
Series 3: Academic/Literary, 1969-2001, and Undated (null)
This series contains various articles by Vazsonyi about music and musicians, lectures and teaching activities, and his film production projects. Materials are arranged chronologically.
Subseries 3.1: Articles by Vazsonyi, 1970-2001, and Undated
This subseries contains articles by Vazsonyi on Dohnanyi for the Schumann Symposium, as well as articles included in the Encyclopedia of Modern Eastern Europe and music publication reviews.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encyclopedia of Modern Eastern Europe, 1994-1997 | series 3.1 | box 6 | folder 4 | |
| Schumann Symposium, 1970-1973, and Undated | series 3.1 | box 6 | folder 5 | |
| Reviews, 1978-2001, and Undated | series 3.1 | box 6 | folder 6 | |
Subseries 3.2: Lectures, 1969-1997
This subseries contains lectures given by Vazsonyi on pianists such as Bartók, Liszt, and Chopin.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures, 1969-1977 | series 3.2 | box 6 | folder 7 | |
Subseries 3.3: Teaching Activities, 1972-1996, and Undated
This subseries contains Vazsonyis teaching activities at the Boston Conservatory of Music, Indiana University, and the New World School of the Arts, as well as his job searches and master classes he presented.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Conservatory of Music, 1972-1975 | series 3.3 | box 6 | folder 8 | |
| Indiana University -- Concerning Vazsonyi's Appointment, 1978-1982 | series 3.3 | box 6 | folder 9 | |
| Indiana University -- Evaluation and Thanks, 1979-1983, and Undated | series 3.3 | box 6 | folder 10 | |
| Indiana University -- Various Publications, 1980-1982 | series 3.3 | box 6 | folder 11 | |
| New World School of the Arts, 1993-1994 and Undated | series 3.3 | box 7 | folder 1 | |
| New World School of the Arts -- Articles, Programs, Letters, 1993-1994, and Undated | series 3.3 | box 7 | folder 2 | |
| Job Searches, 1982-1996 | series 3.3 | box 7 | folder 3 | |
| Master Classes, 1982-1992 | series 3.3 | box 7 | folder 4 | |
Subseries 3.4: Film Production, 1989-1990
This subseries contains articles and guidance notes for Vazsonyis Telemusic productions on classical composers lives.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Film Production, 1989-1990 | series 3.4 | box 7 | folder 5 | |
Series 4: Political, 1990-2003, and Undated (3.75 Linear Feet)
This series contains articles about Vazsonyis Bloomington, Indiana mayoral candidacy, his involvement with the Center for the American Founding, newspaper articles, his political lectures, videos, and books, and miscellaneous political articles, papers, and lectures by Vazsonyi. Materials are arranged chronologically.
Subseries 4.1: Bloomington, Indiana Candidacy, 1991-1993, and Undated
This subseries contains articles about Vazsonyis candidacy for Mayor of Bloomington, Indiana and other legal and correspondence documents related to his candidacy.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, Indiana -- Candidacy, 1991-1992, and Undated | series 4.1 | box 8 | folder 1 | |
| Bloominton -- Candidacy -- Expenditures, 1990-1992 | series 4.1 | box 8 | folder 2 | |
| Bloomington -- Candidacy -- Endorsements, 1991 | series 4.1 | box 8 | folder 3 | |
| Bloomington -- Candidacy -- Correspondence, Mailing Lists, 1991-1993, and Undated | series 4.1 | box 8 | folder 4 | |
| Bloomington -- Candidacy -- Legal Court 1 (Monroe Circuit), 1991-1993, and Undated | series 4.1 | box 8 | folder 5 | |
Subseries 4.2: Center fir the American Founding/Potomac Foundation, 1997-2000
This subseries contains brochures, discussions, and documents from the Center for the American Founding and from the Potomac Foundation.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center for the American Founding, 1997-2000 | series 4.2 | box 8 | folder 6 | |
Subseries 4.3: Newspaper Articles, 1995-2003
This subseries contains political newspaper articles from the Washington Times about Vazsonyi.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The 'horrible' U.S. history lesson in our schools, 12/1995 | series 4.3 | box 9 | folder 1 | |
| Newspaper Articles, 1996 | series 4.3 | box 9 | folder 2 | |
| Newspaper Articles, 1997 | series 4.3 | box 9 | folder 3 | |
| Newspaper Articles, 1998 | series 4.3 | box 9 | folder 4 | |
| Newspaper Articles, 1999 | series 4.3 | box 9 | folder 5 | |
| Newspaper Articles, 2000 | series 4.3 | box 9 | folder 6 | |
| Newspaper Articles, 2001 | series 4.3 | box 9 | folder 7 | |
| Newspaper Articles, 2002 | series 4.3 | box 9 | folder 8 | |
| Newspaper Articles, 2003 | series 4.3 | box 9 | folder 9 | |
Subseries 4.4: Miscellaneous Articles, Papers, Lectures, 1995-2002, and Undated
This subseries contains magazine articles, papers, and lectures that Vazsonyi wrote about the state of the U.S.A.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | Item | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Articles, Papers, Lectures, 1995-2003, and Undated | series 4.4 | box 9 | folder 10 | ||
| Political Shirts -- Undated | series 4.4 | box 10 | folder 1 | ||
| Political Shirt, Undated | series 4.4 | box 10 | folder 1 | item 1.0 | |
| Political Shirt | series 4.4 | box 10 | folder 1 | item 2.0 | |
Subseries 4.5: Books, 1996-2001 (Three Books)
This subseries contains books on Vazsonyis opinions about America.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | Item | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books, 1996-2001 | series 4.5 | box 10 | folder 2 | ||
| America on My Mind: Potomac Foundation, 1996 | series 4.5 | box 10 | folder 2 | item 1.0 | |
| Americas 30 Years War: Whos Winning? Washington, DC: Regnery Publishing,Inc., 1998 | series 4.5 | box 10 | folder 2 | item 2.0 | |
| TV Guide, June 2001 | series 4.5 | box 10 | folder 2 | item 3.0 | |
Subseries 4.6: Videos, 1996-2000, and Undated (Nine Videos)
This subseries contains Vazsonyis C-Span videos and other miscellaneous political videos.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Videos, 1996-2000, and Undated | series 4.6 | box 10 | folder 3 | |
Series 5: Correspondence, 1949-1998, and Undated (null)
This series contains Vazsonyis correspondences with various arts and musical organizations, universities, churches, financial organizations, and people. Materials are arranged alphabetically.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hans Adler Concert Management, 1971-1977 | series 5 | box 11 | folder 1 | |
| Annart Artists Management, 1994-1995 | series 5 | box 11 | folder 2 | |
| Artists International Management, 1969-1973 | series 5 | box 11 | folder 3 | |
| Australian Broadcasting Commission, 1968-1971 | series 5 | box 11 | folder 4 | |
| Bayerischer Rundfunk, 1970-1972 | series 5 | box 11 | folder 5 | |
| Beethoven Cycle -- Press, 1975-1978, and Undated | series 5 | box 11 | folder 6 | |
| Beethoven Cycle -- Questionnaire, 1976 | series 5 | box 11 | folder 7 | |
| Boston Conservatory of Music, 1970-1977, and Undated | series 5 | box 11 | folder 8 | |
| British Broadcasting Corporation, 1966 | series 5 | box 11 | folder 9 | |
| British Broadcasting Corporation, 1960-1995 | series 5 | box 11 | folder 10 | |
| Butler University, 1969-1972 | series 5 | box 11 | folder 11 | |
| Correspondence -- A-B -- Miscellaneous, 1957-1992 | series 5 | box 11 | folder 12 | |
| Nicholas Choveaux Management, 1959-1964 | series 5 | box 12 | folder 1 | |
| Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft, 1959-1963 | series 5 | box 12 | folder 2 | |
| Correspondence -- C-D -- Miscellaneous, 1961-1992 | series 5 | box 12 | folder 3 | |
| Edinburgh -- National Galleries of Scotland, 1965-1966 | series 5 | box 12 | folder 4 | |
| Enschede -- Stichtung Overijssels Philharmonisch Orkest, 1992-1994 | series 5 | box 12 | folder 5 | |
| First Presbyterian Church -- Florida, 1960-1963 | series 5 | box 12 | folder 6 | |
| Florida West Coast Symphony Orchestra, 1960-1962 | series 5 | box 12 | folder 7 | |
| Foundlings Club, 1993 | series 5 | box 12 | folder 8 | |
| Friday Musicale -- Florida, 1959-1966 | series 5 | box 12 | folder 9 | |
| Genesis Records, 1971-1974 | series 5 | box 12 | folder 10 | |
| Geneva -- Various, 1961-1965 | series 5 | box 12 | folder 11 | |
| Per Gottschalk Concert Management, 1961-1963 | series 5 | box 12 | folder 12 | |
| Gianna Guggenbuhl Concerts International, 1960-1961 | series 5 | box 12 | folder 13 | |
| The Guilford Festival, 1968-1969 | series 5 | box 12 | folder 14 | |
| Correspondence -- G -- Miscellaneous, 1968-1972 | series 5 | box 12 | folder 15 | |
| Hessischer Rundfunk, 1961-1971 | series 5 | box 12 | folder 16 | |
| Kazuko Hillyer, 1968-1978 | series 5 | box 12 | folder 17 | |
| Hungary -- Consulate General of the Republic of Hungary -- New York, 1992-1995 | series 5 | box 12 | folder 18 | |
| Hungarian Embassy, 1992-1998 | series 5 | box 12 | folder 19 | |
| Hungarian Letters -- Miscellaneous -- Unidentified, 1968-1978, and Undated | series 5 | box 12 | folder 20 | |
| Correspondence -- H -- Miscellaneous, 1968-1993 | series 5 | box 12 | folder 21 | |
| Ibbs and Tibbett, 1964-1970 | series 5 | box 13 | folder 1 | |
| Ingpen and Williams -- Concert Agents, 1972-1977 | series 5 | box 13 | folder 2 | |
| International Piano Library, 1972-1975 | series 5 | box 13 | folder 3 | |
| International Rescue Committee, 1993 | series 5 | box 13 | folder 4 | |
| Felicitas Keller, 1960-1972 | series 5 | box 13 | folder 5 | |
| Johan Koning, 1962-1965 | series 5 | box 13 | folder 6 | |
| Konzertgesellschaft Zurich, 1961-1965 | series 5 | box 13 | folder 7 | |
| Concertdirectie Dr. G. De Koos, 1961-1976 | series 5 | box 13 | folder 8 | |
| Correspondence -- I-K -- Miscellaneous, 1967-1993 | series 5 | box 13 | folder 9 | |
| Correspondence -- L -- Miscellaneous, 1968-1993 | series 5 | box 13 | folder 10 | |
| Eduardo Mata, 1971-1973 | series 5 | box 13 | folder 11 | |
| Minnesota Symphony Orchestra, 1971-1974 | series 5 | box 13 | folder 12 | |
| Musikkollegium Winterhur, 3/1993 | series 5 | box 13 | folder 13 | |
| Correspondence -- M -- Miscellaneous, 1965-1977 | series 5 | box 13 | folder 14 | |
| NBC Today Show, 1962 | series 5 | box 13 | folder 15 | |
| National Concert and Artist Corporation, 1963-1970 | series 5 | box 13 | folder 16 | |
| Nord Deutsch Konzertdirektion, 1963-1964 | series 5 | box 13 | folder 17 | |
| Nord Deutsch Rundfunk, 1962-1972 | series 5 | box 13 | folder 18 | |
| Correspondence -- N-O -- Miscellaneous, 1961-1972 | series 5 | box 13 | folder 19 | |
| PYE Records, 1967-1972 | series 5 | box 14 | folder 1 | |
| The Phillipps Collection, 1963-1966 | series 5 | box 14 | folder 2 | |
| Correspondence -- P -- Miscellaneous, 1958-1975 | series 5 | box 14 | folder 3 | |
| RCA -- Munves, Benko, 1972-1973 | series 5 | box 14 | folder 4 | |
| Rockefeller Fund for Music, 1965-1971 | series 5 | box 14 | folder 5 | |
| Correspondence -- R -- Miscellaneous, 1961-1974 | series 5 | box 14 | folder 6 | |
| South Africa, 1963-1975 | series 5 | box 14 | folder 7 | |
| South Africa -- Musica Viva Society, 1971-1975, and Undated | series 5 | box 14 | folder 8 | |
| SudDeutscher Rundfunk, 1961-1971 | series 5 | box 14 | folder 9 | |
| Switzerland -- Institute de Hautes Musicales, 1972-1975, and Undated | series 5 | box 14 | folder 10 | |
| Sweden -- Various, 1969-1975 | series 5 | box 14 | folder 11 | |
| Correspondence -- S -- Miscellaneous, 1960-1994 | series 5 | box 14 | folder 12 | |
| Peter Thall, 1971-1975 | series 5 | box 14 | folder 13 | |
| Tillet and Holt, 1968-1969 | series 5 | box 14 | folder 14 | |
| Turkey, 1973 | series 5 | box 14 | folder 15 | |
| Tamas Vasary, 1992, and Undated | series 5 | box 14 | folder 16 | |
| Vox, 1961-1966, and Undated | series 5 | box 14 | folder 17 | |
| Alan Walker, 1992-1997, and Undated | series 5 | box 14 | folder 18 | |
| West Deutscher Rundfunk -- West Deutscher Konzertdirektion, 1961-1971 | series 5 | box 14 | folder 19 | |
| Correspondence -- U, W -- Miscellaneous, 1960-1994 | series 5 | box 14 | folder 20 | |
| Zurich -- Radio Schweiz, 1959-1971 | series 5 | box 14 | folder 21 | |
| Correspondence -- Miscellaneous -- Unidentified, 1949-1994, and Undated | series 5 | box 14 | folder 22 | |
Series 6: Dohnanyi Materials, 1853-2003, and Undated (6.00 Linear Feet)
This series contains articles by Vazsonyi about his teacher Dohnanyi, including a manuscript for his biography, correspondence with Dohnanyi, and articles written for the Grove Dictionary of Music.
Subseries 6.1: Programs, Souvenirs, Etc., 1853-2003, and Undated
This subseries contains programs, souvenirs, lists of pieces, faxes, and miscellaneous materials related to Dohnanyi. It also contains various events, such as Dohnanyis appearances at the Festival at the University of Florida and articles about him published in the Grove Dictionary of Music and the New Grove Dictionary of Opera.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dohnanyi -- English Programs, 1971-1996, and Undated | series 6.1 | box 18 | folder 1 | |
| Dohnanyi -- Hungarian Programs and Souvenirs, 1941-2002, and Undated | series 6.1 | box 18 | folder 2 | |
| Dohnanyi Programs, 2002-2003 | series 6.1 | box 18 | folder 3 | |
| Grove Article by BV, 1972-2002, and Undated | series 6.1 | box 18 | folder 4 | |
| Dohnanyi, Balint Vazsonyi -- New Grove Dictionary of Opera, Etc., 1990-1993, and Undated | series 6.1 | box 18 | folder 5 | |
| Festival -- FSU, 2002 | series 6.1 | box 18 | folder 6 | |
| Publicity, Circa 1949-Circa 1955 | series 6.1 | box 18 | folder 7 | |
| Lists of Compositions, Recordings, Pieces, 1936, and Undated | series 6.1 | box 18 | folder 8 | |
| Lists of Pieces, Undated | series 6.1 | box 18 | folder 9 | |
| Budapest Materials -- Miscellaneous, 1853-2002, and Undated | series 6.1 | box 18 | folder 10 | |
| Dohnanyi -- Monograph, Biographical, Fax, 1995-2002, and Undated | series 6.1 | box 18 | folder 11 | |
Subseries 6.2: Correspondence: Dohnanyi Book, 1949-2002, and Undated (0.75 Linear Feet)
This subseries contains correspondence between Vazsonyi and various publishers, editors, colleagues, and friends about his book on Dohnanyi.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Correspondence -- Re: Dohnanyi Book -- A-F, 1949-2002, and Undated | series 6.2 | box 19 | folder 1 | |
| Correspondence -- Re: Dohnanyi Book -- G-M, 1966-2002, and Undated | series 6.2 | box 19 | folder 2 | |
| Correspondence -- Re: Dohnanyi Book -- O-Z, 1961-2002, and Undated | series 6.2 | box 19 | folder 3 | |
| Correspondence -- Re: Dohnanyi Book -- Festival Overture, 1972-1973 | series 6.2 | box 19 | folder 4 | |
| Correspondence -- Miscellaneous -- Unidentified, 1951-1991, and Undated | series 6.2 | box 19 | folder 5 | |
| Unidentified Hungarian Letters -- Miscellaneous, 2002 | series 6.2 | box 19 | folder 6 | |
| Correspondence -- Re: Dohnanyi Book -- Books, Budapest Radio, and BBC, 1965-1995, and Undated | series 6.2 | box 19 | folder 7 | |
Subseries 6.3: BV Book/Articles, 1966-2002, and Undated (0.75 Linear Feet)
This subseries contains articles about Dohnanyi in Vazsonyis BV book, including articles on Dohnanyi and Nazism and on his heritage.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BV Book -- Excerpted Draft, Undated | series 6.3 | box 20 | folder 1 | |
| BV Book, 2002 | series 6.3 | box 20 | folder 2 | |
| Transcripts of BBC Broadcasts on Dohnanyi, 1966-1967, and Undated | series 6.3 | box 20 | folder 3 | |
| The Case of Ernst von Dohnanyi, 1966, and Undated | series 6.3 | box 20 | folder 4 | |
| "In Quest of a Master", 1971 | series 6.3 | box 20 | folder 5 | |
| "Unclaimed Heritages", Undated | series 6.3 | box 20 | folder 6 | |
| "Dohnanyi and Nazism", Undated | series 6.3 | box 20 | folder 7 | |
| Dohnanyi Materials -- Selected writings with comments from Alan Walker, 1966-1969 | series 6.3 | box 20 | folder 8 | |
| Dohnanyi Materials -- Miscellaneous Writings, Undated | series 6.3 | box 20 | folder 9 | |
Subseries 6.4: Biographies of Dohnanyi by Others, 1962-1998, and Undated (0.75 Linear Feet)
This subseries contains biographies of Dohnanyi by his wife, Ilona von Dohnanyi, and by Marion Ursula Rueth on his Tallahassee years.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "The Tallahassee Years of Ernst von Dohnanyi" -- By Marion Ursula Rueth, 1962 | series 6.4 | box 21 | folder 1 | |
| Cantus Vitae Biography of Dohnanyi -- By Ilona von Dohnanyi -- p. 1-170, 1998 | series 6.4 | box 21 | folder 2 | |
| Cantus Vitae Biography of Dohnanyi -- By Ilona von Dohnanyi -- p. 171-347, Undated | series 6.4 | box 21 | folder 3 | |
| Biography of Dohnanyi -- By Ilona von Dohnanyi -- p. 1-165, Footnotes, and Epitaph, Undated | series 6.4 | box 21 | folder 4 | |
Subseries 6.5: Articles/Books about Dohnanyi, 1900-2002, and Undated (1.00 Linear Feet)
This subseries contains English and Hungarian articles and books about Dohnanyi both by Vazsonyi and by others, including articles about Dohnanyi and Bartok.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Articles about Dohnanyi -- By Vazsonyi -- 2000-2002, and Undated | series 6.5 | box 22 | folder 1 | |
| English Articles about Dohnanyi -- By Others -- 1966-2002, and Undated | series 6.5 | box 22 | folder 2 | |
| Hungarian Articles about Dohnanyi -- By Others -- 1972-2002, and Undated | series 6.5 | box 22 | folder 3 | |
| Books about Dohnanyi -- 1943-2002, and Undated | series 6.5 | box 22 | folder 4 | |
| Dohnanyi and Bartók -- Articles by Others -- 1894-2002, and Undated | series 6.5 | box 22 | folder 5 | |
| Dohnanyi and Bartók -- Manuscripts -- 1900-1927, and Undated | series 6.5 | box 22 | folder 6 | |
Subseries 6.6: Dohnanyi Manuscript for Biography, 1945-1969, and Undated (2.00 Linear Feet)
This subseries contains Vazsonyis manuscript for Dohnanyis biography.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dohnanyi Manuscript for Biography -- p. 1-198, Undated | series 6.6 | box 15 | folder 1 | |
| Dohnanyi Manuscript for Biography -- p. 1-98, 1969 | series 6.6 | box 15 | folder 2 | |
| Dohnanyi Manuscript for Biography -- p. 198-385, Undated | series 6.6 | box 15 | folder 3 | |
| Dohnanyi Manuscript for Biography -- p. 99-200, Undated | series 6.6 | box 16 | folder 1 | |
| Dohnanyi Manuscript for Biography -- p. 99-199, Undated | series 6.6 | box 16 | folder 2 | |
| Dohnanyi Manuscript for Biography -- p. 201-303, Undated | series 6.6 | box 16 | folder 3 | |
| Dohnanyi Manuscript for Biography -- p. 200-303, Undated | series 6.6 | box 16 | folder 4 | |
| Dohnanyi Manuscript for Biography -- p. 305-xxxiv, 1945 | series 6.6 | box 17 | folder 1 | |
| Dohnanyi Manuscript for Biography -- p. 304-357 -- Loose Manuscript Portions, Undated | series 6.6 | box 17 | folder 2 | |
Related Material
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Bibliography
Florida West Coast Symphony (1962). Balint Vazsonyi piano recital. Unpublished Oversized Poster Flyer.