Gordon Childs papers on Vaclav Nelhybel, approximately 1919-1996

Sub-Series — oversize: 7, Folder: 1

Identifier: MSS 8507 Series 2 Sub-Series Sub- 5

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Scope and Contents

This subseries contains a rare manuscript given to Childs by Nelhybel. Dated circa 1919-1996.

Dates

Publication: approximately 1919-1996

Creator

Nelhybel, Vaclav (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from the Gordon Childs papers on the Viola d'Amore must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical / Historical

Vaclav Nelhybel (born 1919) is a prominent composer from Czechoslovakia whose works have been performed around the world.

Vaclav Nelhybel was born on September 24, 1919 in Polanka, Czechoslovakia. He attended the Conservatory of Music in Prague where he studied conducting and composition. Afterwards he studied musicology at Prague University and the University of Fribourg, Switzerland. In 1957 he immigrated to the United States where he worked as a composer, teacher, lecturer, and conductor. As a composer Nelhybel has over 400 published works and over 200 that are in the process of being published. His works have been performed all over the world. He has been awarded many prizes for his compositions including one at the International Music and Dance Festival, the Academy of Wind and Percussion Arts, and first prize from the Ravitch Foundation in New York.