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Avshalomov, Jacob, 1919-2013

 Person

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Jacob Avshalomov draft score for "Symphony: The Oregon"

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 969
Abstract

Draft of the score for a composition by Jacob Avshalomov (1919-2013) titled "Symphony: The Oregon." Avshalomov was the director of the Portland Youth Philharmonic Orchestra in Portland, Oregon, from 1954 to 1995. He was commissioned to write the piece by the Oregon Centennial Fine Arts Commission; it premiered in March 1962.

Dates: circa 1960-1962

Jacob Avshalomov papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 183
Abstract

The papers of Jacob Avshalomov consist of correspondence, clippings, programs, musical scores, certificates, memoir books, photographs, and publications relating mostly to his musical career, as well as those of his sons, David and Daniel, and his Russian-born father, Aaron. Also included are programs, reviews, and photographs of the Portland Junior Symphony (later the Portland Youth Philharmonic), which he led from 1954 to 1995.

Dates: 1924-2004

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Concerts -- Oregon -- Portland -- Reviews 1
Conductors (Music) -- Oregon -- Portland 1
Music -- Oregon -- Portland 1
Musicians -- Oregon -- Portland 1
Performing Arts 1