Includes proofs of invitations, final copies of invitations, receipts for expenses, correspondence on behalf of Charles Reiner, drafts of concert programmes, final versions of concert programmes, newspaper clippings, and Reiner’s notebook with autobiographical writings.

Includes Reiner’s juror notebook, correspondence, programme of prize winners and their recitals, list of jury votes for piano recital no. 1, various recital programmes, schedules, and invitations to competition events.

Includes competition rules, special programme celebrating 50th anniversary of the competition, competition press packages, and 1992 brochure for the World Federation of International Music Competitions.

Includes biographical materials from programmes and press releases, in addition to published materials about Reiner’s life and accomplishments.

The Biography Series consists of divergent materials, all relating to either Reiner’s personal or professional life after his arrival in Canada. The series includes: personal legal documents, autobiographical writings, medical documents, writings for lectures, documents pertaining to professional engagements, grant applications, and autographs/copies of his own compositions. The series is arranged by subject as indicated.

The series is arranged by subject as indicated.

The series is arranged by subject as indicated.

The Charles Reiner Collection consists of correspondence, newspaper reviews and clippings, performance programmes, personal documents including legal material, photographs, writings, published and unpublished music by Reiner and other composers, audio and visual recordings of Reiner and other performers, books, and awards. Of particular interest is correspondence from Rudolf Serkin, Alfred Cortot, and Kurt Waldheim; legal documents from both before and after Reiner’s immigration to Canada; and the extensive collection of programmes and newspaper clippings that document Reiner’s extensive performance career.

Includes performance contracts, tour schedules, notes pertaining to repertoire and programmes, and documents related to teaching engagements.

The Correspondence Series contains letters to or by Charles Reiner, in addition to correspondence about him or pertaining to his career. Arranged chronologically by time period as indicated.