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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The original manuscripts to his over fifty transcriptions for cello ensemble and other combinations, including several unpublished works, are an important part of the Varga Collection.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.

Toccata (Pour le piano)
Originally for piano solo; arranged for 4 violoncellos. Cover title. Manuscript in pencil (score) and pen (parts) in the hand of Laszlo Varga. Extensive performance notes in parts, primarily in violoncello I part, in the hand of Laszlo Varga. "Apr. 29, 1956"--Page 10 of score. "Apr. 29, 1956" -- p. 10 of score. Copy in Special Collections Varga: in large manila folder with composer name, arranger name, and title handwritten on front. 1 ms. score (10 pages) + 4 ms. parts (3 pages each) ; 35 cm

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