Opera Manuscripts by Jonathan Elkus

Collection

Identifier: SC MS 0021

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection is organized into five series, including two on his manuscripts and three on “The Mandarin”.

Dates

Creation: 1965-1970

Creator

Elkus, Jonathan (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection housed remotely. Users need to contact 24 hours in advance.

Conditions Governing Use

Collection is open for research.

Biographical / Historical

Jonathan Elkus, composer, teacher, and bassoonist, was born in San Francisco, Ca., in 1931. He served on the faculty of music at Lehigh University from 1957 to 1973.

Extent

2 Linear Feet (Four boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Manuscripts and related documents for three operas by Elkus: Medea (1965), Helen in Egypt (1970), and The Mandarin (1967). For Helen in Egypt, includes programs and reviews, correspondence with librettist Jere Knight, and Knight's resume. For The Mandarin, includes synopsis and programs, and librettos by Richard Franko Goldman.