The Mikado is contained in one of eighteen folders for "Mikado swing" consisting of 1 published twenty-page piano vocal score in G Major concert -- in ink.
Piano vocal score is a compilation of seven separate pieces comprising an arrangement of Gilbert and Sullivan's original opera. This arrangement appears to be the basis for the other pieces in "Mikado swing." -- from the Duke Ellington Library.
General:
A program for a performance of "Mikado swing" is contained in this folder. The program is dated 1963/06/16. Various set lists for "Mikado swing" are also contained in this folder. Handwriting and other details have been reported based on the notes of David Berger, Andrew Homzy, Dr. Theodore Hudson, Walter van de Leur, and Mark Tucker.
Other Title:
The Mikado.
Publication:
New York, NY, Belwin Inc., 1940
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but the original and master audiovisual materials are stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
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Topic:
Music -- United States -- 20th century Search this
Genre/Form:
Music
Piano vocal scores
Manuscripts -- Music -- 20th century
Collection Citation:
Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Sponsor:
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