Biography : Curriculum Vitae : Libraries & Collections
Major collections are located in the following institutions:
All works, including the original manuscript, sketches, audiocassette “sketches,” program notes, published manuscript, compact disc recordings, press clippings and other materials pertaining to Traverso located in the National Flute Association Archives housed in The Library of Congress (101 Independence Avenue at First Street S.E., Washington, D.C. 20540; 202/707-5000; Fax 202/707-5844).
All works, including “The Chester Biscardi Papers” (full orchestral score with autograph corrections, vocal score, libretto, audio and video cassettes, programs, press clippings and other printed materials pertaining to Tight-Rope) located in The Research Libraries of The New York Public Library (Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street, New York, New York 10018). The actual material is kept at the Performing Arts Library (40 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, New York 10023; 212/870-1630; Fax 212/496-5196).
Sarah Lawrence College Faculty Archives (Esther Raushenberg Library) and Music Library (Bronxville, New York 10708; 914/337-0700)
• University of California-Los Angeles
• University of California-San Diego
• University of Southern California
Virtual International Authority File
• VIAF
Website archived on the following sites:
• Contemporary Composers Web Archive (CCWA)
• Library of Congress Commissioned Composers Web Archive
• Web Archive: Chester Biscardi, composer
• Complete Koussevitzky Music Foundation Commissions for Composers List
Website archived on the following sites:
• Contemporary Composers Web Archive (CCWA)
• Library of Congress Commissioned Composers Web Archive
• Web Archive: Chester Biscardi, composer
• Complete Koussevitzky Music Foundation Commissions for Composers List