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Fuchs, Richard (Dr), 1887-1947 : Papers
- Date
- 1931-1975, 1994
- By
- Fuchs, Richard Salomon, 1887-1947Sedley, Steven, active 2002; Mulheron, Sonia, active 1950s-2010s
- Reference
- MS-Group-0859
- Description
Comprises music scores and parts, sound recordings, newsclippings, photographs and correspondence of architect, Dr Richard Fuchs, who was also a keen musician and composer
Part of the Archive of New Zealand Music
Source of title - Supplied
Dr Fuchs was born in Karlsruhe, studied as an architect but had a deep interest in music. He and his family were held in Dachau concentration camp but were released and came to New Zealand via England in 1939. They settled in Wellington working for Natausch and Sons and for the New Zealand Housing Department, continuing with his music interests.
Quantity: 3 disc(s). 4 audiocassette(s). 1 audiotape(s). 53 folder(s). 9 volume(s). 0.61 Linear Metres.
Physical Description: Holograph, mss, typescripts and printed matter
Finding Aids: A Back file contains notes about the collection and Dr Fuchs compiled by the family and a biographical essay by Steven Sedley (July 2006)..
Provenance: The records have been held by by Sonia Mulheron, daughter of Dr Fuchs
- Use/Reproduction
- Copies of music scores may be made for research and performance as they are no longer under copyright. Copies of other papers may be made for researchers in accordance with the Copyright Act 1994 and the Library's copying policy. Copies of sound recordings may be made for radio broadcast or for research purposes, however the consent of other interested parties may first need to be obtained.
- Access restrictions
- No access restrictions
- Format
- 3 disc(s), 4 audiocassette(s), 1 audiotape(s), 53 folder(s), 9 volume(s), 0.61 Linear Metres, Clippings, Manuscripts, Personal correspondence, Photographs, Scores, Sound recordings, Holograph, mss, typescripts and printed matter
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Copyright
Unknown
Inward correspondence - German
Date: 1933-1937
From: Fuchs, Richard (Dr), 1887-1947 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-6663-01
Description: Letters to Fuchs relating to his compositions; includes letters from the federation of Jewish culture clubs relating to playing and not being able to play his works Quantity: 1 folder(s) (4 pieces).
Vom judischen Schicksal ; vier Gesange fur Soli, Chor und Orchester / nach Worten von K...
Date: 1936
From: Fuchs, Richard (Dr), 1887-1947 : Papers
By: Fuchs, Richard Salomon, 1887-1947; Wolfskehl, Karl, 1869-1948; Von Trimberg, Susskind, active 13th century
Reference: MS-Papers-6663-05
Description: SATB chorus parts Quantity: 1 folder(s) 4 items. Physical Description: Mss? (copies) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - (A99-275) Donated by Mrs S Mulheron, Wellington
[Quartets, strings, D minor] Streichquartett
Date: 13 Jan 1932
From: Fuchs, Richard (Dr), 1887-1947 : Papers
By: Fuchs, Richard Salomon, 1887-1947
Reference: fMS-Papers-6663-01
Description: Folder includes 3 holograph copies of this work Enclosures - Programme Konzert und Liederabend 20 Feb 1932, featuring this work and also Quintett D major by Richard Fuchs Quantity: 1 folder(s) (3 items) 37 pages, 37 pages, 22 pages. Physical Description: Holographs Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - (A99-275) Donated by Mrs S Mulheron, Wellington
A New Zealand Christmas ; [for medium voice and piano] / words by Eileen Duggan
Date: 2 Dec 1940, 1966
From: Fuchs, Richard (Dr), 1887-1947 : Papers
By: Fuchs, Richard Salomon, 1887-1947
Reference: MS-Papers-6663-06
Description: Enclosures - Letter to Mrs D Fuchs from The New Zealand Music Supply Agency, 15 Sep 1966 Richard Fuchs, a Jewish refugee, found a home in New Zealand, hence this carol. It was later performed in Rotorua when Queen Elizabeth II visited in 1953-54. Rev Salmond based his sermon on this carol (information from Mrs S Mulheron). Quantity: 1 folder(s) 4 items. Physical Description: Mss? (copies), typescript Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - (A99-275) Donated by Mrs S Mulheron, Wellington
3 Songs by Richard Fuchs gesungen by Rosemary Gordon, piano F Steiner
Date: Jul 1965
From: Fuchs, Richard (Dr), 1887-1947 : Papers
By: Fuchs, Richard Salomon, 1887-1947
Reference: MS-Papers-6663-11
Description: Texts only of `In der Fremde' by Heine, `Erhorung' by Biema, `Song' by Rupert Brooke, in hand of Richard Fuchs Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph (4 pages)
Dust / words of Rupert Brooke
Date: 20 Feb 1942
From: Fuchs, Richard (Dr), 1887-1947 : Papers
By: Fuchs, Richard Salomon, 1887-1947; Brooke, Rupert, 1887-1915
Reference: fMS-Papers-6663-19
Description: Vocal scores for `Dust' for both high and low voices and piano Quantity: 1 folder(s) 2 items. Physical Description: Holographs Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - (A99-275) Donated by Mrs S Mulheron, Wellington
Song ; for tenor and piano / words by Rupert Brooke
Date: 1941
From: Fuchs, Richard (Dr), 1887-1947 : Papers
By: Fuchs, Richard Salomon, 1887-1947; Brooke, Rupert, 1887-1915
Reference: MS-Papers-8850-02
Description: Written in Wellington on June 18th 1941 and includes 4 copies Responsibility - To my friends Dr. Steiner, Wellington Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holographs
Blue ; for mezzo soprano and piano / words by Irene
Date: Jul 1941
From: Fuchs, Richard (Dr), 1887-1947 : Papers
By: Fuchs, Richard Salomon, 1887-1947
Reference: fMS-Papers-8850-17
Description: Words by Irene McIver though handwriting obscure Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph
[Vom judischen Schicksal] Und dennoch ; fur Chor und Orchester / gedicht von Karl Wolfs...
Date: 5 Sep? 1936
From: Fuchs, Richard (Dr), 1887-1947 : Papers
By: Fuchs, Richard Salomon, 1887-1947; Wolfskehl, Karl, 1869-1948
Reference: fMS-Papers-6663-09
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s) ([1] 26 pages), 2 copies. Physical Description: Holographs (copies) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - (A99-275) Donated by Mrs S Mulheron, Wellington
Hymnus an Gott (Chassidisches Lied) ; [for baritone and piano]
Date: 3 Aug 1933-23 Jun 1934
From: Fuchs, Richard (Dr), 1887-1947 : Papers
By: Fuchs, Richard Salomon, 1887-1947
Reference: fMS-Papers-6663-03
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s) (4 pages). Physical Description: Holograph Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - (A99-275) Donated by Mrs S Mulheron, Wellington