Collection Summary
Dallapiccola/Dwight Collection1951-1989
(bulk 1951-1975)
ML31.D33
Dallapiccola, Luigi, 1904-1975
around 750 items
13 boxes
8 linear feet
Collection material in English
Music Division Library of Congress
Washington, D.C.
Luigi Dallappiccola was an Italian composer. The collection contains Dallapiccola's correspondence with Peggie Dwight, including over 300 letters (written mostly in French) and various postcards and telegrams. In addition, there are over 200 articles and programs relating to Dallapiccola's career, mostly collected during those years. The collection also includes a few of Dallapiccola's holograph music manuscripts, most notably his opera Ulysses, as well as short excerpts or sketches of his works. There are also printed editions of two full scores for Requiescant and Sex Carmina Alcaei.
Selected Search Terms
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the Library's online catalog. They are grouped by name of person or organization, by subject or location, and by occupation and listed alphabetically therein.
People
Dallapiccola, Luigi, 1904-1975--Autographs.
Dallapiccola, Luigi, 1904-1975--Correspondence.
Dallapiccola, Luigi, 1904-1975.
Dallapiccola, Luigi, 1904-1975.
Dallapiccola, Luigi, 1904-1975. Ulisse.
Dwight, Margaret--Correspondence.
Dwight, Margaret.
Dwight, Margaret. Dallapiccola/Dwight collection. 1951-1989.
Subjects
Composers--Italy--Correspondence.
Administrative Information
Provenance
Gift; Margaret Dwight; January 1990.
Accruals
No further accruals are expected.
Processing History
The Luigi Dallapiccola/ Margaret (Peggie) Dwight Collection was processed in 1995 by the Library of Congress. This Finding Aid was prepared with Corel WordPerfect 8. In 2003, Michael A. Ferrando coded and edited the finding aid for EAD format.
Transfers
An audio tape was transferred to the Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division.
Copyright Status
The status of copyright on the materials of the Dallapiccola/Dwight Collection is governed by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S.C.).
Access and Restrictions
Commentary prepared by the donor and all correspondence are sealed until 2025 or until the death of Luigi Dallapiccola's daughter Annalibera. The rest of the Dallapiccola/Dwight Collection is open to research. Researchers are advised to contact the Performing Arts Reading Room prior to visiting. Many collections are stored off-site and advance notice is needed to retrieve these items for research use. Certain restrictions to use or copying of materials may apply.
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: container number, Dallapiccola/Dwight Collection, Music Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Biographical Sketch
Luigi Dallapiccola was born in Italy on February 3, 1904. During his youth, Dallapiccola gained diplomas in both piano and composition from the Cherubini Conservatory in Florence. He began his career as a piano teacher at the Conservatory, where he remained until his retirement in 1967. He also taught music courses at several American colleges and summer music programs.
As a composer, Dallapiccola was greatly influenced by the music of the 2nd Viennese School, evident in his use of serial methods. His output encompassed dramatic works (operas and ballet) as well as choral, solo vocal and instrumental compositions. Several of his vocal works were considered to be "protest pieces," relating to his ever-present concern with the political situations of his time.
Margaret (Peggie) Dwight is an American artist currently living in Paris. She had a correspondence with Dallapiccola from the time she met him at Tanglewood in 1951 where she was a student, until his death in 1975.
Scope and Content Note
The bulk of this collection represents Dallapiccola's correspondence with Margaret (Peggie) Dwight during the years of their association, from 1951 to 1975. This correspondence includes over 300 letters (written mostly in French), as well as various postcards and telegrams. In addition, there are over two hundred articles and programs relating to Dallapiccola's career, mostly collected during those years.
The collection also includes a few of Dallapiccola's holograph music manuscripts, most notably his opera Ulysses, as well as short excerpts or sketches of his works. Printed editions of two full scores are included, namely Requiescant and Sex Carmina Alcaei.
The writings in this collection consist mainly of 200 pages of "Recollections" written by Margaret (Peggie) Dwight which chronicles her 24-year friendship with Dallapiccola. It is divided into sections by year, and contains references to various letters and other materials in the collection. There are also several speeches and other miscellaneous notes written by Dallapiccola.
Organization of the Dallapiccola/Dwight Collection
The Dallapiccola/Dwight Collection is organized in 7 series:
- Correspondence
- Music
- Programs & Clippings
- Writings
- Photographs
- Books
- Miscellaneous
http://lccn.loc.gov/2003561020
Container List
Box
Contents
1-3
Correspondence, 1951-1974
Correspondence with Margaret (Peggie) Dwight during the years of their association, from 1951 to 1975. This correspondence includes over 300 letters (written mostly in French), as well as various postcards and telegrams. Please note: access may be restricted, refer to "Access and Restrictions" in the Administrative Information section for additional information.
Arranged chronologically by date
1/1
1951-1958
1/2
1960
1/3
1961
1/4
1962 Jan.-Aug.
1/5
1962 Sept.-Oct.
1/6
1963
1/7
1964 Jan.-July
1/8
1964 Aug.-Dec.
1/9
1965 Jan.-Apr.
1/10
1965 May-Dec.
2/1
1966 Jan.-May
2/2
1966 June-Dec.
2/3
1967 Jan.-May
2/4
1967 June-July
2/5
1967 Aug.-Dec.
2/6
1968 Jan.-July
2/7
1968 Aug.-Dec.
2/8
1969 Jan.-June
2/9
1969 July-Dec.
3/1
1970 Jan.-May
3/2
1970 June-Dec.
3/3
1971 Jan.-July
3/4
1971 Aug.-Dec.
3/5
1972 Jan.-Apr.
3/6
1972 May-Dec.
3/7
1973 Jan.-June
3/8
1973 July-Dec.
3/9
1974 Jan.-1975 Feb.
4/1-14
12/1-2
Music, 1943-1970
Holographs of Dallapiccola music manuscripts, short excerpts or sketches, and printed editions.
Arranged by title.
4/1
Cinque Canti, Song no. 4, 1956
Holograph full score in pencil, [5 p.]
4/2
Commiato, 1972
Holograph piano-vocal score in pencil, 10 p.
4/3
Requiescant, Milan, Zerboni, 1958
Printed full score, 57 p.
4/3
Requiescant, Milan, Zerboni, 1958
Printed, piano-vocal score, autographed, 47 p.
4/4
Sex Carmina Alcaei, Milan, Zerboni, 1943
Printed full score, 32 p.
4/5
Sicut Umbra, sketch, (1969-70)
Holograph ms. in pencil, [2 p.]
4/12
[Sketch leaf, 1956]
Holograph ms. in pencil, [1 p.]
4/13
[Sketchbook 1957-58]
Bound holograph sketches in pencil, [22 p.]
Includes Requiescent and Ulysses
4/14
[Sketches, 1968]
Holograph ms. in pencil, [2 p.]
Includes Ulysses and Michaelangelo the Younger
4/6
12-Tone Demonstration, sketch
[
See also: "Recollections" p. 45](mu003007_Writings_by_Peggie_Dwight_CL10041001_D3_2)
Holograph ms. in ink, [1 p.]
4/7
Ulysses, Act I scene 3, sketches, 1968
Holograph ms. in pencil and ink, [2 p.]
4/8
Ulysses, Act II scene 3, 1967
Holograph condensed score in pencil, [10 p.]
4/9
Ulysses, Calypso scene, sketch
Holograph piano-vocal score in ink, [1 p.]
4/10
Ulysses, Nausica Scene, 1966
Holograph condensed score in ink, [2 p.]
4/11
Ulysses, Scene de l'Enfer, 1962
Holograph score in pencil, [2 p.]
12/1
Ulysses, Act I, 1966
Holograph full score in ink, autographed, [1 p.]
12/2
Ulysses, Prologue, Calypso Scene, sketch, 1968
Holograph condensed score in pencil, [2 p.]
12/3
5-9
Programs & Clippings, 1951-1989
Programs and clippings of Dallapiccola.
Arranged chronologically by date
5/1
1951-59
5/2
1960
5/3
1961 Jan.-Feb.
5/4
1961 Mar.-Dec.
5/5
1962
5/6
1963
6/1
1964 Jan.-Oct.
6/2
1964 Aug.-Oct.
6/3
1964 Nov.-Dec.
6/4
1965
6/5
1966
12/3
1966 May 5th
6/6
1967
7/1
1968 Mar.-Aug.
7/2
1968 Sept.
7/3
1968 Oct.-Dec.
7/4
1969 Feb.-Aug.
7/5
1969 Oct.-Dec.
7/6
1970
7/7
1971
8/1
1972
8/2
1973-74
8/3
1975
8/4
1975
Obituaries
8/5
1976-79
8/6
1980-82
8/7
1984-89
10/2-5
14/1
9
Writings, 1951-1976
The writings in this collection consist mainly of 200 pages of "Recollections" written by Margaret (Peggie) Dwight which chronicles her 24-year friendship with Dallapiccola. Please note: access may be restricted, refer to "Access and Restrictions" in the Administrative Information section for additional information.
Arranged into two subseries by author and chronologically.
14/1
9
Writings by Margaret (Peggie) Dwight
9/1
Recollections, 1951-58, p. 1-28
9/2
Recollections, 1959-61, p. 29-55
9/3
Recollections, 1962-63, p. 56-84
9/4
Recollections, 1963-65, p. 85-117
9/5
Recollections, 1966-67, p. 118-156
9/6
Recollections, 1968-70, p. 157-201
9/7
Recollections, 1971-76, p. 202-end
9/8
Recollections, Notes, 8 p.
9/8
Collection contents list, [2 p.]
14/1
Recollections (revised), 227 p.
10/2-5
Writings by Luigi Dallapiccola
Libretti and notes by Dallapiccola
Arranged by title
10/2
Lecture, L. Dallapiccola, "Birth of Libretto," 25 p.
10/3
L. Dallapiccola, "Ulysses," typed libretto, 24 p.
10/4
L. Dallapiccola, Notes
Includes "Goethe Lieder," "Greek Songs" and "Prisoner," [5 p.]
10/5
L. Dallapiccola, Misc. Notes, [2 p.]
11/3
Photographs
Photographic prints of Ulysses production dated 1968.
Arrangement is by subject.
11/3
Ulysses. Photographs, Berlin production, 1968
10/1
Books
Book by Franco Nencini
Arranged by author
Nencini, Franco
10/1
Firenze i giorni del diluvio
11/1-2
11/4
13/1
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous materials
Arranged by format
11/1
McDonald, Calum; Luigi Dallapiccola, A Complete Catalogue, 21 p.
11/2
Program, New York Philharmonic, April 29, 1936
Autographed by Arturo Toscanini
11/4
Champagne cork, autographed, 1969
13/1
Poster, 1979
Concert in honor of Dallapiccola given by Maggio Musicale, Florence