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Janos Scholz Musical Score Collection, 1903-1993

The Janos Scholz Musical Score Collection and Personal Papers Collection were willed by Scholz to Special Collections and University Archives in 1994. The collection contains rare historical pieces in addition to pieces with Scholz annotation from his time as Principal Cellist with the Budapest Symphony Orchestra (under Ernst von Dohnanyi) and from his time with the Roth Quartet. In addition to the musical score collection, there is an additional collection of Scholz's personal papers and numerious monographs preserved by the Special Collections and University Archives.

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Concerto pour violoncelle : avec accompagnement de piano : Op. 101
Violoncello part & cadenzas separately issued. "Vlle. princ. av. 2 cadences." Two cadenzas (for 1st movement (4 p.) and 2nd movement (1 p.)) by C.R. [i.e. Karl Heinrich Carsten Reinecke] included; Cello Books copy lacks cadenza for 2nd movement (1 p.). Part in Cello Books: performance notes probably in the hand of János Scholz, in black and blue pencil. Cello books copy: 2nd of 8 scores bound together with binder's title: Sonates, piano et violoncelle. ANALYTIC
Granada serenade
Originally for piano; arranged for violoncello and piano. Caption title. 1 part ([2] pages on 1 leaf) ; 35 cm
Matthew passion
Recitaves and arias from the St. Matthew Passion. The first pair, no. 40 and 41 are originally for tenor and viola da gamba; the second aria, unnumbered, is for bass voice, viola da gamba, and continuo. Both have only the parts for viola da gamba. The recitativo is a chordal arrangement extracted from the score. Manuscript in the hand of János Scholz. V. 1 consists of paste ups of a ms. version of the recitative and a printed version (no publication information available) of the aria. V. 2 contains another ms. version of recitative no. 40 with an added English title, (Evangelist) "Yet did Jesus say nothing" followed by a ms. of the aria, "Komm su?sses Kreuz. Performance notes in red pencil in the hand of János Scholz. Special Collections Scholz copy: includes negative photocopy of p. 10-11 of published score, pl. no. 7823. 1 ms. part (2 volumes) ; 36 cm or smaller.
Etude Cismoll, op. 10, no. 7
Originally for piano; arr. for violoncello and piano Caption title from part. Performance notes in pencil in the hand of János Scholz. 1 ms. score ([4] pages) + 1 part ([2] pages) ; 35 cm
Clearco
For violoncello. Manuscript arrangement by Janos Scholz, of basso continuo bass line for violoncello, from the aria Bellezza tiranna, languisco per te!, from the opera Clearco in Negroponte, by Gabrielli Domenico, published by Edition Peters, pl. no. 9983, p. 22-24. P. [1] is transciption of basso continuo part for violoncello. P. [2] is ornamented basso continuo part for cello obbligato to be played at the da capo. Caption title. Copy in Special Collections Scholz: performance notes in the hand of Janos Scholz ; foldered with SCHOLZ BOX 1-2a. 1 ms. part ([2] leaves) ; 27-32 cm.
Arie der Emilia aus der oper Flavio Cuniberto. Vuoi tu, ch'io speri, Amore? / Domenico Gabrielli
Preface in German. Library's copy imperfect: only includes photocopies of p. 18-27 : Arie aud der oper Clearco in Negroponte by Gabrielli, Arie der Emilia aus der oper Flavio Cuniberto, Ariette aus einem Sammelband Arie di Parma del 1688. Copy in Special Collections SILVA BOX 1-2a: 2 bound photocopies of Arie aud der oper Clearco in Negroponte. Bellezza tiranna, languisco per te! / Domenico Gabrielli, p. 22-24 ; performance notes in the hand of Janos Scholz ; SILVA BOX 1-2a MS PART laid in. Copy in Special Collections SILVA BOX 1-2b: 2 bound photocopies of Arie der Emilia aus der oper Flavio Cuniberto. Vuoi tu, ch'io speri, Amore? / Domenico Gabrielli, p. 18-21 ; performance notes in the hand of Janos Scholz ; SILVA BOX 1-2b MS PART laid in ; negative photocopy of p. 18-25 laid in. Copy in Special Collections SILVA BOX 1-2c: 2 bound photocopies of Ariette aus einem Sammelband Arie di Parma del 1688. Amor, fammi goder! / Anonymous, p. 25-27 ; performance notes in the hand of Janos Scholz ; SILVA BOX 1-2c MS PART laid in. Photocopy. 27-28 cm. Reproductions of p. 18-27. Photocopy. 26 x 35 cm. Negative reproduction of p. 18-26. 1 score (76 p.) + 2 parts ; 30 cm.
Arietta, Parma, 1688
For violoncello. Manuscript arrangement of basso continuo bass line for violoncello, from the aria Amor, fammi goder!, from Arie di Parma del 1688, by an anonymous composer, published by Edition Peters, pl. no. 9983, p. 25-27. Caption title. Copy in Special Collections Scholz: performance notes in the hand of Janos Scholz ; foldered with SCHOLZ BOX 1-2c. 1 ms. part ([1] leaf) ; 27 cm.
Sonata II
For violoncello with continuo. Cover title. Manuscript arrangement by Janos Scholz, of basso continuo part for violoncello, from Sonata no. 2 for violoncello and continuo, by Domenico Gabrielli. 1 ms. part ([2] pages) ; 32 cm
Aria, Menuetto und Allegro
Originally for harpsichord; transcribed for violoncello and harpsichord or piano by János Scholz. Caption title. Manuscript in the hand of János Scholz. Accompanied by a ms. part ([2] p.) for "Pie?ce no. 35, Sonate". Arrangement probably intended for violoncello and piano. 1 ms. score ([4] pages) ; 35 cm
Norveg nepdal atiratok
For cello and piano. Manuscript in pen and red pencil, likely in the hand of C?a?k Mikus. "Bp. 1929-XII-30." -- at end. 1 score (8 unnumbered pages) and 1 part (3 unnumbered pages) ; 35 cm
Echo
For 4 violins and 2 violoncellos. Cover title. Bound facsimiles of manuscript parts in an unknown hand. Parts divided into 2 groups: premie?re chambre (2 violins, violoncello), seconde chambre (2 violins, violoncello). Listed in New Grove under Haydn, doubtful and spurious works. Copy in Special Collections Scholz: performance notes in the hand of Janos Scholz. Facsimile. 6 parts ; 32 cm.
Echo
Caption title from violin I, I chamber part. Parts divided into 2 groups: I chamber (2 violins, violoncello), II chamber (2 violins, violoncello). Parts for violin II in I and II chamber lacking. Includes 4 manuscript parts in 4 different hands: violin I, I chamber ; cello, I chamber (in the hand of Janos Scholz) ; violin I, II chamber ; cello, II chamber. Listed in New Grove under Haydn, doubtful and spurious works. Copy in Special Collections Scholz: performance notes in the hand of Janos Scholz. 4 ms. parts ; 30-35 cm.
Cadenzen zu Haydn, D dur
For violoncello. Caption title. Candenzas for the 2nd and 3rd movements of the Haydn concerto in D major. Ms. in the hand of János Scholz. Note in hand of János Scholz concerning this manuscript. Handwritten sideways on caption. Another note at head of caption, mostly illegible, refers to missing first movement cadenza. [1] ms. leaf ; 35 cm
Zapateado
For violoncello and piano; originally for violin and piano. Caption title. Ms. in the hand of János Scholz. Transcribed for violoncello by János Scholz. Part for violoncello only. Performance notes in pencil by János Scholz. 1 part (4 pages) ; 35 cm
Sonata I for 'cello and figured bass, op. 13
Originally for violoncello and double bass; arr. for violoncello and continuo, unfigured bass line only. Cover title. Manuscript (part) and photocopy of manuscript (score) in the hand of János Scholz. "From the copy at the Library of Congress, Washington, edited April 1976, NY. Janos Scholz"--Cover. Copy is from the original publication (London : J. Bland, 1795). (Cover gives date as 1785.) Cf. New Groves. Part consists of individual lines of ms. pasted on stiff paper. Performance notes in pencil in the hand of János Scholz. "From the copy at the Library of Congress, Washington, edited April 1976, NY. Janos Scholz"--cover. 1 ms. score ([12] pages) + 1 part ([3] pages) ; 32 cm
Concerto per viola di gamba
For violoncello with orchestra. Parts for violins I and II, viola, and violoncello. Caption title. Manuscript in an unknown hand. Copy in Special Collections Scholz: includes additional photocopies of all parts ; includes negative photocopy of all parts ; performance notes in the hand of Janos Scholz and in unknown hands. Photocopy. 32 cm. Reproductions of parts. Negative photocopies of parts. 4 ms. parts ; 32 cm.
Sonata I (solo) for 'cello and figured bass
For violoncello and continuo; figured bass line only. Cover title. Manuscript (part) and photocopy of ms. (score) in hand of János Scholz. One of six sonatas for violoncello and continuo. "The first of 'Six solos' contained in a manuscript, Library of Congress, Washington, edited April 1976, NY. Janos Scholz."--Cover. Part consists of paste-ups of individual staves on heavy paper. Accompanied by a photocopy of note in the hand of János Scholz with biographical information on the composer. Note from Scholz on verso of caption details the rearrangement of the second and third movements. Note by Scholz on cover concerns realization of figured bass. "The first of 'Six solos' contained in a manuscript, Library of Congress, Washington, edited April 1976, NY. Janos Scholz"--cover. 1 ms. score ([11] pages) + 1 part (4 pages) ; 32 cm
A Valentine
For voice and piano. Cover title. Music manuscript, likely in the hand of Janos Scholz. 1 ms. score ([2] p.) ; 27 cm.
Sacro monte
Originally for piano solo; arranged for violoncello [with piano accompaniment?]. Caption title. From Danzas gitanas, op. 55, by Joaquín Turina. Copy in Special Collections Scholz: performance notes in an unknown hand. 1 ms. part ([1] leaf) ; 35 cm
Fugue a la valse
For violoncello and other [string?] instruments. Manuscript part for violoncello. Caption title. 1 ms. part ([2] p.) ; 32 cm.

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