Pioneering American composer (1897–1963) best known for his experimental, avant-garde works employing a wide range of innovative sonic resources, including new ways of playing the piano. Archive of material from Cowell, highlighted by a substantial collection of autograph musical manuscripts, also including a few letters and unsigned ephemera. The manuscript is bound inside a ragged folder labeled "Encores by Henry Cowell, Opus I," 26 pages both sides, 10.5 x 13.75, entirely filled with handwritten compositions in pencil titled and signed at the top by Cowell. Also includes an ALS signed "Henry," two pages, 6 x 9, no date but postmarked January 25, 1917, writing that he hopes to study with Leo Ornstein. An ANS signed "Henry" on a 1918 postcard is also present, as well as a facsimile copy of a Christmas composition signed and inscribed at the bottom. Also includes several unsigned programs for musical events. In overall fine condition.
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