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Nicola Berardinelli papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: IHRC307

Abstract

Papers (1912-1976) of Nicola Berardinelli (1892- ), an Italian American composer, conductor, operatic baritone, voice teacher, and author, who came to the United States in 1910, consist of photographs; sheet music; playbills; programs; and newspaper clippings; Most materials pertain to Berardinelli's activities in Chicago, New York, and Denver.

Dates

  • Creation: 1912-1976

Creator

Language of Materials

English and Italian

ACCESS RESTRICTIONS

Open for use in the Elmer L. Andersen Library reading room.

OWNERSHIP & LITERARY RIGHTS

This collection may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code). It is the user's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and to obtain all necessary permissions prior to the reproduction, publication, or other use of any portion of these materials. Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provision of the copyright law.

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HISTORICAL SKETCH

Nicola Berardinelli (1892- ), an Italian American composer and opera baritone, was born in Castel di Sangro, Italy. In 1910, he came to the United States, where he taught voice, composed music, and performed. Berardinelli was director and teacher at the Berardinelli School of Music; conductor of the Illinois Opera Company, the Conti Light Opera Company, and the Chicago Popular Opera Company; he also sang with those companies. He was on the faculty of the Chicago Conservatory (Ill.), the Chicago School of Music, and was author of the voice book, Secrets of Singing (1971).

Extent

6 linear inches

Author
IHRC Archives
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding Aid in English

Collecting Area Details

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