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- 1960-1992 (Creación)
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11 boxes
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Nombre del productor
Historia biográfica
Musica Reservata is a musical ensemble established in London in 1960 by Michael Morrow, John Beckett and John Sothcott, and of which Michael Morrow became the creative director. The group was set up with the intention of rediscovering and reinterpreting mainly Renaissance and Baroque music, and since its inception has given recitals throughout the world, undertaken broadcasts and given numerous recorded performances. Musica Reservata is still active in popularising medieval and early modern music. Michael Morrow was responsible for a number of important arrangements and has edited works including Dance music of the Middle Ages and Renaissance (London, 1976). He died in 1994.
Institución archivística
Historia archivística
GB 0100 KCLCA K/PP93 1960-1992 Collection (fonds) 11 boxes Morrow , Norman Michael MacNamara , 1929-1994 , musicologist
Musica Reservata is a musical ensemble established in London in 1960 by Michael Morrow, John Beckett and John Sothcott, and of which Michael Morrow became the creative director. The group was set up with the intention of rediscovering and reinterpreting mainly Renaissance and Baroque music, and since its inception has given recitals throughout the world, undertaken broadcasts and given numerous recorded performances. Musica Reservata is still active in popularising medieval and early modern music. Michael Morrow was responsible for a number of important arrangements and has edited works including Dance music of the Middle Ages and Renaissance (London, 1976). He died in 1994.
The papers were transferred to King's in August 1998.
The records of Musica Reservata comprise original notes, company minutes, correspondence, lyrics and programmes, 1960-1992, notably including manuscript and typescript notes and proofs compiled by Michael Morrow describing the development of Renaissance music for talks, lectures and his published works, [1960-1985]; minutes of the company Council, 1972-1978; company reports, 1972-1974; rehearsal notes, itineraries and tour plans, 1972-1974; correspondence with Michael Morrow and others, mainly concerning the organisation of concerts including fees, 1960-1981; assorted manuscript and typescript lyrics of early modern music, [1960-1980]; programmes and leaflets advertising Musica Reservata performances, 1960-1989; press cuttings on early music, including reviews, 1971-1989.
Arranged into the main series outlined above in the Scope and Content section.
Open, subject to the signature of a reader's undertaking form.
Copies, subject to the condition of the original, may be supplied for research use only. Requests to publish original material should be submitted to the Director of Archive Services.
English
A brief list of contents is available for consultation in the King's College London Archives Reading Room.
The Royal Academy of Music Library Special Collections: Michael Morrow papers, comprising Morrow's own compositions and music for Musica Reservata that complement the administrative material located at King's College London.
Entry compiled by Geoff Browell. Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997. April 2002 Classical music Morrow , Norman Michael MacNamara , 1929-1994 , musicologist Music Musical performances Musical styles Musica Reservata Musicology Newspaper press Press Press cuttings Performing arts
Origen del ingreso o transferencia
The papers were transferred to King's in August 1998.
Área de contenido y estructura
Alcance y contenido
The records of Musica Reservata comprise original notes, company minutes, correspondence, lyrics and programmes, 1960-1992, notably including manuscript and typescript notes and proofs compiled by Michael Morrow describing the development of Renaissance music for talks, lectures and his published works, [1960-1985]; minutes of the company Council, 1972-1978; company reports, 1972-1974; rehearsal notes, itineraries and tour plans, 1972-1974; correspondence with Michael Morrow and others, mainly concerning the organisation of concerts including fees, 1960-1981; assorted manuscript and typescript lyrics of early modern music, [1960-1980]; programmes and leaflets advertising Musica Reservata performances, 1960-1989; press cuttings on early music, including reviews, 1971-1989.
Valorización, destrucción y programación
Acumulaciones
Sistema de arreglo
Arranged into the main series outlined above in the Scope and Content section.
Área de condiciones de acceso y uso
Condiciones de acceso
Open, subject to the signature of a reader's undertaking form.
Condiciones
Copies, subject to the condition of the original, may be supplied for research use only. Requests to publish original material should be submitted to the Director of Archive Services.
Idioma del material
- inglés
Escritura del material
- latín
Notas sobre las lenguas y escrituras
English
Características físicas y requisitos técnicos
Instrumentos de descripción
A brief list of contents is available for consultation in the King's College London Archives Reading Room.
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Existencia y localización de originales
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Unidades de descripción relacionadas
The Royal Academy of Music Library Special Collections: Michael Morrow papers, comprising Morrow's own compositions and music for Musica Reservata that complement the administrative material located at King's College London.
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Reglas y/o convenciones usadas
Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.
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Idioma(s)
- inglés