Paranov, Moshe, 1895-1994

Scope and Contents Audio recording of the Hartt College of Music fiftieth anniversary convocation on November 11, 1970 in Millard Auditorium. The recording includes: the processional by the Hartt Symphonic Wind Ensemble conducted by Donald A. Mattran; convening remarks by Archibald Woodruff; the invocation by Abraham J. Feldman; greetings by Moshe Paranov; the conferring of honorary degrees to Mary Primrose Fuller by Irene Kahn, Albert Day Putnam by Henry Peck, Martha Blake Wolcott by Stephen Langton, and...

Scope and Contents Audio recording of A concert of musical styles in transition. Recording includes: Introductory remarks by Imanuel Willheim; Quintet no. 4 in E flat, op 11, by Johann Christian Bach; Octet in E flat – Andante maestoso and Allegro moderato, by Sigismund Neukomm. Musicians include: Charles Cornish (French horn), Edward Rozie (double bass), Dennis Najoom (trumpet), Jan Kobialka (cello), Nancy Turetzky (flute),...

Scope and Contents Audio recording of the Hartt Symphony Orchestra conducted by Moshe Paranov with guest artists Grant Johannesen (piano) and Zara Nelsova (violoncello) on October 18, 1970. Recording includes: First symphony (in one movement), by Samuel Barber; Concerto no. 3 for piano and orchestra – Allegretto, Adagio religioso, Allegro vivace, by Bela Bartok featuring Grant Johannesen (piano); Concerto for violoncello, opus 104 –...

Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series primarily contains transcripts and recordings of oral histories of the University of Hartford. Most transcripts correspond to a recording, but not all. The oral histories were collected through a series of interviews conducted by Edward C. Lavelle (1967), Bice Clemow (1977), Alice Cooke Brown (1960), Helen Loy (1977), and John Balmer (1966). The interviewees were founders of the university. The series also includes a couple of short films.

Scope and Contents Audio recording of the December 12, 1963 Alfred C. Fuller Music Center Dedication Concert by the Hartt Symphony Orchestra with guest artists Isaac Stern (violin) and Leonard Rose (violoncello) and conducted by Moshe Paranov. Recording includes: Symphony No. 5 (Reformation) – Andante – Allegro con fuoco, Allegro Vivace, Andante, Andante con moto – Allegro vivace, by Mendelssohn; VIII Psalm for Chorus and Orchestra, by Franchetti...

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Audio recording of Carmen (by Georges Bizet, translated by Ruth and Thomas Martin) performed by the Hartt Opera-Theater Guild, conducted by Moshe Paranov, directed by John J. Zei. Contents: Reel 1: Act I, Reel 2: Act II, Reel 3: Acts III and IV.

Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The collection consists of newspaper clippings, press releases, programs, planning documents, photographs, and recordings pertaining to convocations, commencements, and other University hosted events (primarily speakers, lectures, conferences, and other ceremonies) from 1957 to the present. The collection is not exhaustive and information pertaining to events may be found in other collections.

Scope and Contents Audio recording includes: Organ Prelude -- Prelude and Fuge in C Minor, composed by Bach, performed by I. Albert Russell [only the end of the piece was recorded]; Invocation, The Reverend John P. Webster; National Anthem, Marian Anderson; Welcome, Chancellor Vincent Coffin; Remarks, Moshe Paranov; Greetings, Alfred C. Fuller;...

Scope and Contents Audio recording of Donizetti’s Don Pasquale performed by the Hartt Opera-Theater of the University of Hartford on April 26, 1961 at the Talcott School, Elmwood (West Hartford, Connecticut). Music by Gaetano Donizetti, English version by Phyllis Mead, libretto by Michele Accursi (Giacomo Ruffini), with Musical Director Moshe Paranov, Production Manager Irene Kahn, Chorus Director Louis Pellettieri and Stage Director Elemer Nagy. Cast includes: Benjamin Thomas...

Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series primarily contains transcripts and recordings of oral histories of the University of Hartford. Most transcripts correspond to a recording, but not all. The oral histories were collected through a series of interviews conducted by Edward C. Lavelle (1967), Bice Clemow (1977), Alice Cooke Brown (1960), Helen Loy (1977), and John Balmer (1966). The interviewees were founders of the university. The series also includes a couple of short films.