"Begin the Beguine (with English and Spanish Text)," 1935
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Artifact Overview
American composer and lyricist Cole Porter brought worldly sophistication to American musical theater. In 1935, Cole Porter wrote his musically complex "Begin the Beguine" for the Broadway musical, Jubilee. Porter asked fellow ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) member Mexican composer Maria Grever to add the Spanish lyrics.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Sheet music
Date Made
1935
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2023.171.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 12 in
Width: 9 in
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