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Dina Koston (1929-2009) was a pianist and composer who co-founded the Theater Chamber Players in Washington, D.C. The Dina Koston papers include manuscript scores of her compositions, documents related to her performances, and audio recordings.

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Soprano Phyllis Bryn-Julson taught at the Peabody Institute from 1984 to 2017 and is known for her performances and recordings of 20th-century vocal music. The Phyllis Bryn-Julson papers contain programs, photographs, and other publicity materials from her singing career, correspondence with composers and other musicians, and scores of vocal music with Bryn-Julson's performance markings.

Scope and Contents Audio recording of concert by the Theater Chamber Players of the Kennedy Center. Leon Fleisher, director and conductor. 1. Trauer-Arie / G. M. Hoffman Nach Bach: fantasy for harpsichord / George Rochberg 2. Sonata, Op. 25, No. 1, for Solo Viola / Paul Hindemith 3. Chaconne for Piano Left Hand / Johann Sebastian Bach, arr. Johannes Brahms Leon Fleisher, piano 4. Of Rome, Parting and Spring / Raoul Pleskow Concerto for Harpsichord, Flute,...

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The Theater Chamber Players, founded by Peabody Institute faculty members Dina Koston and Leon Fleisher, were a chamber music ensemble that featured 20th-century music and was based primarily in Washington, D.C., from 1968 to 2003. The TCP records include administrative and business documents, correspondence, working files, concert programs, publicity material, photographs, recordings, scores, and reference material.