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This is Vincent Price's own script to a symphony composed and conducted by Leonard Slatkin based on the poetry of Edgar Allan Poe. It was first performed in St. Louis (Price's hometown) on March 2 and 4, 1971. The list of places w it was subsequently performed is annotated on the first page in Price's own handwriting. The last performance appears to be at Yale University (Price's alma mater) on April 20, 1985.
Vincent Price loved his association with Edgar Allan Poe, and though he is most famous for the AIP films based on Poe's short stories, it was Poe's verse that he enjoyed the most. Price was a lover of poetry, and was acclaimed among his colleagues for his mellifluous voice and his ability to speak verse. Tfore this symphony was near and dear to his heart. He was extremely proud that a symphony had been composed for him, and loved the opportunity to perform it around the country.
The script consists of 16 pages, all of which are annotated in Price's own handwriting.
This is a wonderful piece of memorabilia for any Price and Poe fan.
About Leonard Slatkin: Music Director Leonard Slatkin is internationally recognized as acelebrated musician and champion of American music and musicians. Nowentering his 11th season with the NSO, he is lauded for leading the Orchestra on triumphant tours through Europe, Asia and the US, as well as nationally acclaimed festivals, broadcasts, and recordings. His imaginative programming and interpretations of a vast range of repertoire have been praised and awarded nationally and internationally. Mr. Slatkin and the Orchestra have been celebrated by the White House for their advocacy of America's artistic heritage, and Mr. Slatkin has been recognized with numerous honors and awards, including the National Medal of the Arts and the American Symphony Orchestra League's Gold Baton for service to American music. Mr. Slatkin has regularly appeared over the last two decades with the world's major orchestras and opera companies, including the New York and Berlin Philharmonics, the Chicago Symphony, and Concertgebouw Orchestra, as well as the Metropolitan Opera and Vienna State Opera. A recent highlight is a tour with the Pittsburgh Symphony, stepping in at the last minute to replace Sir Andrew Davis. Mr. Slatkin is Principal Guest Conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl, and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. He is Conductor Laureate of the Saint Louis Symphony and the Music Advisor to the Nashville Symphony. In addition to his conducting appearances, Mr. Slatkin is a frequent host of musical broadcasts, which include the BBC, lending his broad knowledge and expertise. Mr. Slatkin's extensive discography of more than 100 recordings have been recognized with nine Grammy Awards and more than 60 Grammy nominations. As a staunch advocate for arts education, Mr. Slatkin actively shares his time within the academic community through benefit performances and personal appearances. He works frequently with youth orchestras across America and abroad, including the DC Youth Orchestra. His numerous honorary degrees, including an honorary doctorate from his alma mater Juilliard, are a testament not only to his artistry, but his commitment to community service as well. Mr. Slatkin is the founder and director of the National Conducting Institute, a groundbreaking program established to prepare gifted conductors for work with major orchestras. Through the Institute, his work in Saint Louis and with the NSO, and his active commissioning of American music, Mr. Slatkin has made enduring contributions to the nation's orchestral life.

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