Archival Manuscript/Mixed Formats (Collection)Allesandro and Speranza Liberati papers, 1880-1947
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Main title
- Allesandro and Speranza Liberati papers, 1880-1947 (1881-1930).
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Description
- approximately 355 items (5 boxes, 3 linear feet)
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- Certain restrictions to use or copying of materials may apply.
Access advisory
- Open to research
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Finding aids
- Finding aid available in the Library of Congress Performing Arts Reading Room and at https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu021019 opens in a new window
LC classification
- ML31 .L52
Variant title
- Alessandro Liberati collection
Biography/History note
- Allesandro Liberati (b. Aug. 24 [July 7] 1847, Frascati, Italy - d. Nov. 6, 1927, New York) was an American cornetist, band leader, and composer of Italian origin. He began studying cornet at twelve, and at fourteen, he made his public debut, performing an aria from Il trovatore. Enlisting in the Papal Army in 1864, he played with the First Cacciatori Band of Rome for two years, and in 1866, he performed bugle in Garibaldi's army. He enlisted in the French Foreign Legion in 1871 and was captured as a prisoner of war in the Franco-Prussian War. From 1866 to 1872, Liberati performed throughout Italy on his cornet, conducted bands, and taught the cornet. Patrick Gilmore heard of Liberati and asked him to be a special soloist for his Peace Jubilee of 1872. In 1873, Liberati became director and cornet soloist all Canadian Artillery Band. In 1875, he was asked to be the director of the Michigan National Guard Band in Detroit and the Detroit Police Bugle Band. In 1876, Liberati became an American citizen and he and his bands were invited to perform at the Centennial Exposition of the same year in Philadelphia. He was engaged as soloist in various venues. In 1889, Liberati organized his own band and billed it as "The World Renowned Liberati Band," later known as Grand Military Band. In the 1890s he made a number of recordings for Edison. Liberati continued performing and conducting until mid 1920s.
- Speranza Liberati was Liberati's daughter, a pianist who frequently worked as accompanist for her father.
Organized/Arranged
- Organized into the following series: I. Music (1881-1941), II. Iconography (1889-1919), III. Papers (1880-1947).
Summary
- The collection contains music materials such as manuscript and published scores, iconography, books, correspondence, clippings, and other assorted personal papers from Allesandro's life as well as several documents from his daughter, Speranza Liberati.
- The Music series is primarily made up of Allesandro and Speranza's works, as well as several arrangements by others. The series includes manuscript scores, instructional methods, printed scores for piano, music for solo cornet, and parts.
- The Iconography series contains professional and promotional photographs of Allesandro alone, posed and performance photographs of Allesandro and his band, and professional photographs of the Liberati family.
- The Papers series contains personal as well as business-related documents from Allesandro's life and career. Materials related to Speranza include correspondence and teaching materials. Included in the series are clippings, correspondence from or about Allesandro, legal and financial papers, promotional materials and programs, contracts, miscellaneous teaching materials, two books from Allesandro's personal collection, and a scrapbook.
LC Subjects
Form/Genre
- Scores.
- Dance music.
- Marches (Music)
- Popular music.
- Albums (Books)
- Business correspondence.
- Concert programs.
- Contracts.
- Instructional and educational works.
- Personal correspondence.
- Photographs.
- Promotional materials.
- Autographs (Manuscripts)
- Books.
- Clippings (Information artifacts)
- Financial records.
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Notes
- Collection material in English with some Italian.
Acquisition source
- Purchase; Steve Orlando; 1991.
Cite as
- Allesandro and Speranza Liberati Papers, Music Division, Library of Congress.
LCCN
- 2006568224
Language code
- eng ita
Repository
- Library of Congress Music Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA dcu https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/perform.home opens in a new window
Type of material
- Archival Manuscript/Mixed Formats (Collection)
Item Availability
CALL NUMBER
- Allesandro and Speranza Liberati papers FT MEADE
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- Performing Arts Reading Rm (Madison, LM113) - STORED OFFSITE
Status
- Not Charged