GB 0100 KCLCA K/PP93 - MORROW, Michael (1929-1994) and Musica Reservata

Identificatie

referentie code

GB 0100 KCLCA K/PP93

Titel

MORROW, Michael (1929-1994) and Musica Reservata

Datum(s)

  • 1960-1992 (Vervaardig)

Beschrijvingsniveau

Omvang en medium

11 boxes

Context

Naam van de archiefvormer

Biografie

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.

Geschiedenis van het archief

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

Directe bron van verwerving of overbrenging

The papers were transferred to King's in August 1998.

Inhoud en structuur

Bereik en inhoud

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.

Waardering, vernietiging en slectie

Aanvullingen

Ordeningstelsel

Arranged into the main series outlined above in the Scope and Content section.

Voorwaarden voor toegang en gebruik

Voorwaarden voor raadpleging

Open, subject to the signature of a reader's undertaking form.

Voorwaarden voor reproductie

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.

Taal van het materiaal

  • Engels

Schrift van het materiaal

  • Latijn

Taal en schrift aantekeningen

English

Fysieke eigenschappen en technische eisen

Toegangen

A brief list of contents is available for consultation in the King's College London Archives Reading Room.

Verwante materialen

Bestaan en verblifplaats van originelen

Bestaan en verblijfplaats van kopieën

Related units of description

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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Notitie Publicaties

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Beschrijvingsbeheer

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Identificatiecode van de instelling

King's College London College Archives

Toegepaste regels en/of conventies

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.

Status

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Verwijdering van datering archiefvorming

Taal (talen)

  • Engels

Schrift(en)

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    Voorwaarden voor raadpleging en gebruik