Lili Kraus

Large series encompassing Lili Kraus' Masterclasses (other than Cambridge Music School) and newspaper articles. Letters and correspondence between Peggy Dewes and Lili Kraus. Commemorations /In Memoriam of Lili Kraus both locally and overseas. Documentation and news around scholarship recipients. 

The list of concert programmes collected by Peggy Dewes has been separated into a sub-series Concert Programmes featuring Lili Kraus. Details of the photographs from the collection are in the sub series Photographs from Margaret (Peg) Dewes papers and the video, dvd and cassette recordings can be found in the sub-series Margaret (Peg) Dewes Audio Visual. 

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See sub-series - Concert Programmes featuring Lili Kraus

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Masterclasses (other than Cambridge Music School) 
1.    Assorted correspondence regarding Lili Kraus Masterclass in Hamilton (July 1979); To Peggy Dewes, from: Hannah Stratford, Elsa (?) Kidson, Joan Wilson, Ruth McKnight; 6 letters. 
2.    1979 (2nd August); Letter to Peggy Dewes from Peter Averi, reply to included drafted message; regarding Lili Kraus Masterclass and programme request.  
3.    1978 (30th June) – 1979 (10th July); Correspondence with the University of Waikato re: Lili Kraus Masterclass; 5 letters.  
4.    1979 (20th June); Letter to D.M. Guy (University of Waikato), from Peter Averi (New Zealand Symphony Orchestra); re: Lili Kraus Masterclass and her concert arrangements.  
5.    1979 (12th February); Letter to Lili Kraus, from Harry Dewes, re: arrangements for Masterclass; Labelled ‘copy, posted 13-2-79’.  
6.    Peggy Dewes notes re: Lili Kraus’ visit to New Zealand, July 13th-31st, 1979; Stapled pages, on back of unrelated farming information.  
7.    1979; Assorted newspaper clippings, unknown and Hamilton Press (August 22nd), re: Lili Kraus’ 1979 visit / masterclass; 4 clippings.  
8.    ‘Piano Master Class with Lili Kraus, Hamilton, 25th July’ ; Application / information brochure (5 copies).  
9.    Folder of completed application forms. 
10.    ‘Centre for Continuing Education, LILI KRAUS: MASTER CLASS, Wednesday 25th July 1979’; Programme / list of performers and pieces in order of appearance.  
11.    1981 (October 16th); Letter to D. M. Guy (University of Waikato), from Alix B. Williamson; re: 
possibility of another masterclass.  
12.    ‘On Mastering Mozart’; Lili Kraus Interview August 9, 1969; ‘The noted Hungarian pianist discusses the problems of style, expression, and technique with her unique skill, charm, and wit as a teacher’; The Instrumentalist Company, 1979; masterclass-style notes on playing Mozart (photocopied chapter of publication).  

DEW_0014: Letters 
1.    1948; Letters to Peggy Dewes from Lili Kraus (2 letters).  
2.    1964; Letter to Peggy Dewes from Lili Kraus (1 letter). 
3.    1979; Letters to Peggy Dewes from Lili Kraus (2 letters). 
4.    1980, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986; Letters to Peggy Dewes from Lili Kraus (12 letters). 
5.    Unknown dates; Letters to Peggy Dewes from Lili Kraus (2 letters). 
6.    Drafts of letters from Peggy Dewes to Lili Kraus (4 letters). 
7.    1979-1983; Correspondence regarding honours for Lili Kraus (15 letters). 
8.    1979; Letter to Lili Kraus from Richard Hewitt, regarding memories of concert performance and piano choices for upcoming Hawkes Bay concert. 
9.    Postcard to Gordon Barnett and family from Lili Kraus. 
10.    1946; Handwritten note to Gordon Barnett from Otto Mandl.  
11.    1983; Letters to Lili Kraus from Peggy Dewes regarding invitation to Fort Worth gala celebration, includes ‘A Tribute from New Zealand’ to be read at the occasion.  
12.    1984-2006; Correspondence between Ruth and Fergus Pope (Lili’s Daughter and Son-in-law) and Peggy and Harry Dewes; faxes, emails, cards in envelopes with associated clippings; topics mostly family / personal life (19 letters). 

DEW_0015: Commemorations / In Memoriam 
Hamilton (‘Lili Tribute Day’ July 27th, 1996) 
1.    Collection of Peggy Dewes’ receipts, correspondence, lists of contacts, notes etc. regarding Lili Kraus Tribute Day at Waikato University (July 27th, 1996); Loose papers, lined notebook. 
2.    Completed RSVP slips (46). 
3.    Paper bag labelled “Mail re: July 27th 1996 ‘Friends of Lili’” (22 letters). 
4.    Newspaper clippings (2); “Reunion for fans of pianist”, Waikato Times, May 29th 1996; “Friends of Lili Kraus, Pianist” advertisement, paper / date unknown.  
5.    Copies of “Friends of Lili Kraus, Invitation”; including date / time, RSVP slip, registration costs and information etc.  
6.    Tribute to Lili Kraus Programme; Scheduled list of activities and speakers (2 copies). 
7.    Handwritten list of people unable to attend / sending their regards. 
8.    Tribute to Lili Kraus; Notes for speech given by Ruth Pope (Lili’s daughter). 
9.    1996, 11th June; Letter to Peggy Dewes, from Layton Ring; Discussing personal topics as well as Lili Kraus; accompanying personal notes to be read for Tribute Day. 
10.    1996, 21st June; Letter to Sue Belcher, from Steve Roberson; Discussing Lili Kraus tribute planning / possible contributions. 
11.    1996, 24th July; Letter to Peggy Dewes, from Peter Averi; accompanying personal notes and fax from Iain McKay, both to be read for Tribute Day.  
12.    Tribute to Lili Kraus; Notes and Lili Kraus quotes for speech given by Peg and Harry Dewes. 

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New Zealand 
1.    1986 (29th November); Newspaper clipping, “Music” column by Geoff Fairburn; unknown newspaper (2 copies). 
2.    1986 (13th December); Newspaper clipping, “So! Well!” by Jean Bertram, “Remembering Lili Kraus – her generosity, talent and gusto.”; NZ Listener (2 page article, 2 copies). 
3.    1987 (3rd March); Newspaper clipping, “Todays Radio”; Program note re: Owen Jensen, Lili Kraus tribute. 
4.    Victoria University School of Music 50th Anniversary Celebrations; informational pamphlet that includes date / time for ‘In Memoriam Lili Kraus’ piano concert. 
5.    Draft of letter to Judith Clark, from Peggy Dewes; Information on Lili Kraus, for 50th Anniversary Celebrations.  
6.    1996; Newspaper clipping, “Verve, vitality in Vic 50-year celebrations” by Rosemary Collier; Evening Post, 5th August; Review of 50th anniversary Victoria University celebrations, including concert celebrating 50 years since Lili Kraus’ first visit to New Zealand. 
7.    2003 (3rd February); Newspaper clipping, “Evening to celebrate pianist Lili Kraus”; Cook Strait News; re: Island Bay Festival event.  
8.    Drafted letter to Charlotte (Radio New Zealand) from Peggy Dewes; re: Lili Kraus centenary tribute on “Upbeat” and personal memories of Lili.  
Other 
1.    ‘Lili Kraus and the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, A Memoir of the TCU Years’ by James Newcomer; Texas Christian University, 1997.  
2.    1986; Newspaper clipping, obituary; “Stellar Pianist Lili Kraus, 83, Dies” By Burt A. Folkart; Los Angeles Times (photocopy). 
3.    1986 (8th November); Newspaper clipping, obituary; “Miss Lili Kraus, Fine interpreter of Mozart”; Paper unknown, (?) Times (photocopy).  
4.    1986 (15th December); Memorial Mass for Lili Kraus, The Church of St. Francis Xavier, New York City; Order of service (photocopy) (includes unrelated Hamilton press article, original found in ‘Newspapers’ category).  
5.    1986 (15th December); Eulogy for Lili Kraus, written by Ruth Pope; Presented at the Memorial Mass for Lili Kraus, The Church of St. Francis Xavier, New York City.  
6.    Eulogy for Lili Kraus; signed “Ruth and Fergus Pope, Michael and Gill Mandl, Lili’s seven grandchildren and extended family” (photocopy). 
7.    EPTA Piano Journal vol. 8 no. 23, June 1987; “Remembering Lili Kraus – A Vanishing Tradition” by Frans Schreuder (photocopy).  
8.    “Flowers for Lili, TCU [Texas Christian University] celebrates the memory of a legendary international concert pianist who was a former artist-in-residence” by Leonard Eureka; Unknown paper and date. 
9.    2000 (18th July); Transcript of Ruth Pope: Growing up with Lili; Talk presented at Butler University, Indiana as part of “Lili Kraus and The Classic Era”; Email print-out.

 DEW_0017: Newspaper Articles (general) 
New Zealand 
1.    New Zealand Freelance; 1951; 2 clippings, including duplicates (typewritten copy). 
2.    Putaruru Press; 1987; 2 clippings, including duplicates (full newspapers). 
3.    New Zealand Herald; Unknown, 1973, 1976, 1987; 7 clippings. 
4.    New Zealand Listener; Unknown (possibly 1946), 1946, 1948, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1985, 1986, 2001; 24 clippings, including duplicates (one photocopied page of four separate dated clippings, several 2 page articles). 
5.    New Zealand Women’s Weekly; 1946, 1986; 2 clippings. 
6.    Auckland Herald; 1976; 1 clipping. 
7.    The Weekly News; 1946; 1 clipping. 
8.    Hamilton Press; 1976, 1979; 4 clippings, including duplicates.  
9.    Waikato Weekender; 1983, 1985, 1986; 8 clippings, including duplicates. 
10.    Waikato Times; 1980, 1996; 4 clippings, including duplicates.  
11.    Star (Christchurch); 1973, 1976, 1979; 6 clippings. 
12.    Assorted clippings collected by Peggy Dewes; 7 pages with annotations. 
13.    Unknown newspapers; 33 clippings, including duplicates (one 2 page article). 
America 
1. Unknown, 1966, 1969, 1973, 1976, 1983, 2003; 9 clippings, some are photocopies, 1 full newspaper. 
Other 
1.    Australia; 1947, 1969 (?); 3 clippings (one is 2 pages). 
2.    Holland; 1948; 1 clipping (typewritten copy / translation). 

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See sub-series - Photographs from Margaret (Peg) Dewes papers

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10.    1983; Letter to Peggy Dewes, from Jillian Ewart (Television New Zealand); re: repeat of Lili Kraus program: “Portfolio” (includes printout of scheduled slot, description etc.).  
11.    Assorted documents re: Radio New Zealand requests / programs; Letters, handwritten notes and drafts, photocopies; Dates range from 1979 – 2003. 
12.    Assorted documents re: Lili Kraus records / recordings; Letters, handwritten notes, photocopies; Dates range from 1983 – 2003. 

DEW_0034 - Scholarships / Donations 
1.    Documents related to Lili Kraus Scholarship recipients; Hannah Willemse, Rafaella Garlick-Grice, Maria Mo, Tim Li, Flemming Kristensen, Renee van Rhyn, Constance Hsu; Newspaper articles, photographs [rehoused into archival sleeves], letters, recital programmes.  
2.    Newspaper article; “Musical identity heads to France”, regarding Christopher Hainsworth, Associate Professor at Waikato University.  
3.    Correspondence regarding Lili Kraus Scholarship at the University of Waikato; 1996-2003; To Peggy Dewes; From Christopher / Chris Hainsworth, William Dart, William Farrimond (10 letters).  
4.    (2000) Letter from Sue Pharo, University librarian, to Peggy and Harry Dewes, donation of “Lili Kraus: Hungarian pianist, Texas teacher, and personality extraordinaire” by Steve Roberson.   
5.    1983; Letter to Peggy and Harry Dewes from Texas Christian University, receipt for donation to Lili Kraus scholarship fund. 

DEW_0035 - Miscellaneous  
1.    Assorted miscellaneous letters; To Gordon Barnett, Peggy Barnett (married as Dewes), From Otto Mandl (Lili Kraus’ Husband); 1947, 1948 (5 letters). 
2.    Music Ho magazines; Volume 4, Number 6, July-August 1946; Volume 5, Number 4, September 1947; Both contain articles regarding Lili Kraus, as well as other New Zealand musical figures / events.  
3.    Democracy, New Zealand’s Independent Political and Cultural Review; Volume 8, Number 13, May 1948; Contains article titled “Is Lili Kraus A Musical Menace to New Zealand?” by L. D. Austin.  
4.    ‘Music in New Zealand: A Reader from the 1940s’ by Allan Thomas; University of Canterbury, 2000 (Includes letter to Peg Dewes from Allan Thomas).  [Removed and rehoused as DEW_0035a]
5.    Ticket / ‘Reserved Seating Pass’ for Lili Kraus concert, 7th June 1973.  
6.    Friends of Lili Kraus, invitation to gala honouring Lili Kraus, April 29th, 1983; gala committee list.  
7.    Cutting advertising “The Mozart Concerto”, 90-minute TV special starring Lili Kraus, Stephen Simon and The Mozart Chamber Orchestra.  
8.    ‘Lili Kraus – The Last Interview’ by Steven Roberson; Published in The Piano Quarterly No. 136.  
9.    1992; Letter to Margaret (Peggy) Dewes from Timothy Dodd, Programme Producer for Concert FM, discusses differing accounts of Lili Kraus’ birth date.  
10.    Collected poetry regarding Lili Kraus; Allan Curnow, A. R. D. Fairburn, Dennis Glover.  
11.    Correspondence related to Richard / Liong Xi, a childhood friend of Kraus’ from the Dutch East 
Indies / Indonesia; From 1979-2009; Authors: Lili Kraus, Liong (Richard) Xi, Frans Schreuder; Addressed to Peggy Dewes, Liong Xi, Lili Kraus (8 letters, some include other associated documents sent in the same envelopes). 
12.    Newspaper article; “Following footsteps” by Bernadette Cooney; Discusses Liong Xi’s connection to Lili Kraus.  
13.    “Music of the Soul” by Richard Liong Sie (Xi), memoirs of childhood / Lili Kraus (photocopied pages from book).  
14.    1985; Pacific Peace Vigil Wellington New Zealand, Souvenir Portfolio.