Enrico Batelli Papers

Collection

Call Number: MSS 92

Scope and Contents

The Enrico Batelli Papers consist primarily of manuscript scores and parts for Batelli’s original musical compositions and arrangements of music by other composers. The papers also contain manuscript and printed music by other composers, including several by Batelli’s teacher, Paolo Serrao, plus a small number of biographical materials.

Dates

1896-1944

Creator

Language of Materials

In English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open to researchers by appointment. There are no restricted materials in the collection. Please contact the Special Collections staff to schedule an appointment.

Conditions Governing Use

The Enrico Batelli Papers are the physical property of the Irving S. Gilmore Music Library of Yale University. Copyrights belong to the composers and authors, or their legal heirs and assigns.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Unknown.

Arrangement

Arranged in 2 series as follows: I. Music. II. Biographical Materials.

Extent

0.75 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Catalog Record

A record for this collection is available in Orbis, the Yale University Library catalog

Persistent URL

https://hdl.handle.net/10079/fa/music.mss.0092

Additional Description

Abstract

The Enrico Batelli Papers consist primarily of manuscript scores and parts for Batelli's original musical compositions and arrangements of music by other composers. The papers also contain manuscript and printed music by other composers, including several by Batelli's teacher, Paolo Serrao, plus a small number of biographical materials.

Biographical / Historical

Enrico Batelli was one of New Haven’s leading musicians in the first half of the twentieth century. Born in Caserta, Italy in 1875 or 1876, he was trained at the Naples Conservatory. In 1902 Batelli came to the United States, and eventually decided to settle in New Haven, where he was active as a composer, conductor, organist, pianist, and teacher. He had a teaching studio at 890 Chapel Street in New Haven, and he worked at several local churches, culminating in a 38-year career as organist at St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church at 79 Davenport Street. He died in New Haven on July 31, 1944.