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Laszlo Varga Musical Score Collection, 1924-2014

The original manuscripts to his over fifty transcriptions for cello ensemble and other combinations, including several unpublished works, are an important part of the Varga Collection. Among these manuscripts are his solo cello transcriptions of the Bach D minor and E major violin partitas, and cello/piano arrangements of the Schubert F minor Fantasy op. 103, and the Kodaly Dances of Galanta (originally for orchestra). The collection also includes works written for the Varga Cello Quartet by Gunther Schuller, Robert Starer, and Meyer Kupferman, and other original cello quartets by Alain Kouznetzoff, Richard Heller and Arvo Paart.

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Cadenza to Concerto in C by Haydn
For violoncello alone. Caption title from cadenza for movement II. Manuscript in pen and pencil in the hand of Laszlo Varga. Cadenzas for first and second movements of Concert in D major by Haydn. Cadenza for first movement in pen and pencil. Arrangement by Laszlo Varga of the Cadenza composed by E. Feuermann. Cadenza for second movement is a photocopy of the manuscript. Photocopy. 12 x 22 cm. Reproduction of cadenza to movement II. [2] p. of ms. music ; 32 cm. + [1] leaf of ms. music ; 12 x 22 cm.
Cadenza[s] to Concerto in D by Haydn
For violoncello. Caption title. Candenza for the first movement of Concerto in C major by Haydn. Photocopy of manuscript by Laszlo Varga. [1] leaf of music ; 28 cm.
Cello concerto, W. 172
Originally for violoncello with string orchestra in A major; arranged for 4 violoncellos (solo violoncello with 3 violoncellos) in D major. Caption title. Manuscript of score and violoncello II, III, and IV parts in pencil in the hand of Laszlo Varga. Violoncello I part likely played from solo part from another Varga arrangement in D major. Photocopies. 28 cm. Reproductions of violoncello II, III, and IV parts. Manuscript copies and photocopies vary: differing performance notes in the hand of Laszlo Varga and in unknown hands. 1 ms. score (3 volumes) + 3 ms. parts ; 31 cm
Cello concerto, op. 85 : arranged for cello & piano
1 score (34 pages) + 1 part (14 pages) ;28 cm. Acc. originally for orchestra ; arranged for violoncello and piano by the composer. Acc. originally for orchestra ; arr. for violoncello and piano by the composer. Publisher's no. : Novello Cat. No. 12 0082 08. Performance notes in the hand of Laszlo Varga.
Chromatic fantasy for cello alone
Originally for harpsichord; arranged for solo violoncello. Caption title. Photocopy of original manuscript. Library's copy imperfect: includes p. [1] only. Photocopies. 4 reproductions of manuscript. [1] leaf of music ; 22 x 28 cm
Concerto for cello and strings, W. 172
Originally for violoncello and string orchestra in A major; transposed to D major, accompaniment arranged for piano. Caption title. Manuscript of score in pen in the hand of Laszlo Varga; part is a photocopy of violoncello line from score, cut and pasted to clean sheets of paper. Includes additional copies of score and part; copies vary. Performance notes in the hand of Laszlo Varga in violoncello part, vary between copies.Photocopies. all scores and parts are reproductions of original manuscripts, often with annotations and manuscript additions in pencil. 1 ms. score (31 pages) + 1 ms. part (10 pages) ; 29 cm
Concerto für das Violoncell
Copy in Cello Books (Varga): score and part bound separately; performance notes in the hand of Laszlo Varga in violoncello part; binder's title: Haydn concert; cover stamped: Luise Haas. 757723 - 757724 (Varga CelloBks) Gift Laszlo Varga. 1 score (34 pages) and part ; 35 cm
Concerto no. 3 for cello and strings in A major
For violoncello and string orchestra; arranged for violoncello piccolo with string orchestra. Cover title from score. Manuscript in pencil in the hand of Laszlo Varga. Duration: 24 min. Includes additional photocopies of orchestra parts. Photocopies. 32 cm. Reproductions of string orchestra manuscript parts. 1 ms. score (21 pages) ; 34 cm + 6 ms. parts ; 32 cm
Drei grosse Sonaten für das Violoncell mit Begleitung eines Basses
1 score (33 pages) ;26 x 40 cm. For violoncello and continuo, unfigured bass line only. Cover title. One of two sets of three sonatas. Annotations in the hand of Elizabeth Cowling. For violoncello and continuo, unfigured bass line only. Cover title. Photocopy. One of two sets of three sonatas. Cowling Collection copy: annotations in the hand of Elizabeth Cowling. Varga Collection copy: performance notes in the hand of Laszlo Varga. Photocopy. [London] : British Museum, [19--]. 26 x 40 cm.
Duo für Violin und Violoncell, op. 7 = Duo hegedűre és gordonkára, op. 7
2 parts ;31 cm. Title from violin part. Publisher's no. : Universal-Edition Nr. 7089. For violin and violoncello. Parts are in score format with alternate instrument in cues. Publisher's no. : Universal-Edition Nr. 7089. Copy in Special Collections Eisenberg: pencilled notations on verso of back cover of violin part in hand of Maurice Eisenberg. Copy in Special Collections Varga: inscribed by Kodály (1945?); concert program of a performance of works by Kodály taped to verso of t. p. in violin part; performance notes and manuscript additions in the hand of Laszlo Varga; imprint stamped on cover and t. p. : "Békefi György" ; "Georges Békefí, Violoncelliste"; copy includes additional violin part in photoreproduced form. Copy in Special Collections Greenhouse: performance notes in an unknown hand in violin part. Special Collections Davies copy: performance notes, in pencil, in the hand of Marion Davies.
Duo für Violin und Violoncell, op. 7 = Duo hegedűre és gordonkára, op. 7
2 parts ;31 cm. Title from violin part. Publisher's no.: Universal-Edition Nr. 7089. For violin and violoncello. Parts are in score format with alternate instrument in cues. Publisher's no.: Universal-Edition Nr. 7089. Copy in Special Collections Eisenberg: pencilled notations on verso of back cover of violin part in hand of Maurice Eisenberg.Copy in Special Collections Varga: inscribed by Kodaly (1945?); concert program of a performance of works by Kodaly taped to verso of t.p. in violin part; performance notes and manuscript additions in the hand of Laszlo Varga; imprint stamped on cover and t.p.: "Bekefi Gyorgy" ; "Georges Bekefi, Violoncelliste"; copy includes additional violin part in photoreproduced form.Copy in Special Collections Greenhouse: performance notes in an unknown hand in violin part.
Intermezzo from the opera "Goyescas"
1 score (7 pages) + 1 part ;31 cm. Cover title. Original work for piano, then recreated as an opera; this version arranged for violoncello and piano from the opera. Cover title. SPECCOLL Cello book: score contains performance notes in the hand of Luigi Silva. SPECCOLL cello book: score is no. [4] in v. 2 of a bound set (3 v. + part (2 v. )) with title: Pezzi repertorio; the part is no. [10] of Parts, v. 1. SPECCOLL SCHOLZ: performance notes in the hand of János Scholz. SPECCOLL SCHOLZ has two copies. SPECCOLL COWLING: performance notes with changes and additions in the of Elizabeth Cowling; illustration (sepia) from the opera on cover of copy. SPECCOLL MAGG: performance notes in the hand of Fritz Magg. SPECCOLL VARGA: performance notes in the hand of Laszlo Varga. Publisher's no. : 31411c. Original work for piano, then recreated as an opera with Intermezzo added; this version arr. for violoncello and piano. Cover title. Library has additional copy of score. Publisher's no. : 5423.
Kol nidrei
Title from cover of violoncello part. Originally for violoncello and orchestra. Part for violoncello; score for violin and piano. Publisher's no.: B2713 (additional no. on p. 3 of score: 18039). Plate nos. 6346-10 (score); 10905-2 (cello part). Originally for violoncello and orchestra; arr. for violin and piano with part for violoncello. Plate no. : 6346-10 (score); 10905-2 (cello part). Publisher's no.: 18039. Special Collections copy: part wanting; includes score only with a few performance notes in an unknown hand.
Moto perpetuo
Originally for violin and orchestra; arranged for violoncello, likely with piano accompaniment. Caption title. Manuscript in blue and black pen in the hand of Laszlo Varga. Difference in ink color of notes likely significant. Extensive performance notes in pencil in the hand of Varga. "L.V. Sep. 29, 1974"--Page 4. 4 pages of ms. music ; 32 cm
Oral history interview with Laszlo Varga, 2011
Oral history interview with Laszlo Varga conducted by William M. "Mac" Nelson of The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Organ toccata & fugue in D minor for cello and piano
Originally for organ; arranged for violoncello and piano. Caption title. Photocopy of manuscript in the hand of Laszlo Varga. "July 13, 1961. Arr. Laszlo Varga. Chautauqua, NY"--Page 14. "July 13, 1961. Arr. Laszlo Varga. Chautauqua, NY" -- p. 14. 1 score (14 pages) ; 33 cm
Piano concerto no. 1
Originally for piano and orchestra; arranged for violoncello and piano. Cover title from Largo. Manuscript in pen in the hand of Laszlo Varga: arrangement of portions of Allegro con brio and Largo from Beethoven's Piano concerto no. 1. Performance notes in the hand of Laszlo Varga in pencil. 1 ms. score (2 volumes) ; 32 cm
Quintet, op. 111
Originally the first movement from String quintet, op. 111 by Brahms ; arranged for orchestra. Caption title. Manuscript in pen on onion skin paper in the hand of Laszlo Varga. Includes photocopies of parts with additional performance notes in the hand of Varga and in unknown hands. "Copyright 1982 by Laszlo Varga." 15 ms. parts ; 35 cm
Schelomo = (Solomon) : rhapsodie hébraïque pour violoncelle solo et grand orchestre
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Sonata for four horns
Originally for 4 horns; arranged for 4 violoncellos. Manuscript in pencil in the hand of Laszlo Varga. Performance notes in score in red pencil in the hand of Varga. "Aspen, Colo. June 27, 1973"--Page 19 of score. Includes additional photocopies of score and parts. "Aspen, Colo. June 27, 1973" -- p. 19 of score. Photocopies. 28 cm. Reproductions of score and parts. 1 ms. score (19 pages) ; 35 cm + 4 ms. parts ; 33 cm

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