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Ganz, Rudolph, 1877-1972

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1877 - 1972

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Dean Sanders papers

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Sanders
Abstract

Material from concert pianist and piano teacher Dean Sanders, who was a student of Rudolph Ganz at Chicago Musical College. Includes a photo of Rudolph Ganz, autographed to Sanders, correspondence from Esther Ganz and Dame Myra Hess, a compilation of Rudolph Ganz's compositions for piano, and annotated printed scores of pieces by J.S. Bach, Maurice Ravel, George Gershwin, and Burrill Phillips.

Dates: 1927-1968

George Estevez papers

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Estevez
Abstract

Clippings, correspondence, flyers, photographs, and programs of George Estevez, founder and director of the Choral Ensemble of Chicago. Originally called the Chicago Chamber Choir and founded at the Jane Addams Hull House Center, the choir later moved to St. Paul's United Church of Christ and remains a volunteer organization using professional musicians as needed. Material on Ruth Page, Mary Gehr, Rudolph Ganz, Claudia Cassidy, Richard Christiansen, and many others is present.

Dates: 1968-1998

Irene Alexander papers

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Alexander
Abstract

Irene Alexander’s subject files and records from her role as Special Supervisor for the Committee on Cultural and Economic Development of the City Council under Mayor Richard M. Daley.

Dates: 1937-1986; Majority of material found within 1965-1982

Rudolph Ganz Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Ganz
Abstract

Works, correspondence to and from prominent musical figures, family correspondence, clippings, photographs, programs, artifacts, and a couple of recordings of this world-renowned concert pianist, composer, conductor, and educator.

Dates: 1864-2013

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Manuscripts, American -- Illinois -- Chicago 3
Correspondence -- 1951-2000 2
20th century music -- History 1
Chicago (Ill.) -- Intellectual life -- 20th century 1
Composers 1