Studs Terkel interviews soprano Teresa Stich-Randall. This is an interview done in two parts.

Studs Terkel interviews soprano Teresa Stich-Randall about her musical performances of Don Giovanni. Some of the interview is spoken in German.

Soprano Teresa Stich-Randall continues to talk about how much she loves music. When asked what her favorite role was, she didn't have an answer because she loves them all. Stich-Randall explained that the love of music, it's a international language. Even when people speak different languages, the love of music, is universal.

Soprano Teresa Stich-Randall said she spent the last 12 years on tour, mostly on the European continent. Stich-Randall said her mother prayed for a baby girl could become an opera singer. Her piano teacher guided Teresa until she was 10 years old and then she entered into the conservatory of music

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Greek-American singer Ted Alevizos talks about Greek culture and history, and the folk songs and traditional dances of Greece.

Greek-American singer Ted Alevizos talks about the various geographic influences on Greek folk music. He sings traditional Greek folk songs such as "An Pethano Sto Karavi."

While reminiscing about their 46-year friendship, Studs Terkel presents of retrospective of Win Stracke's work. Stracke said he was surprised that Studs hadn't outgrown their friendship. A few excerpts from past interviews are included in this interview.

The American jazz writer and historian shares stories of the lives, careers, and personalities of some of the most popular performers of the 20th Century in his book, The Best of the Music Makers.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The radio newscaster talks with Studs about his long friendship with the folk music singer and songwriter Woody Guthrie and his book, Woody and Me: An Intimate Reminiscence.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The reporter and editor takes Studs on a tour of popular music from the second half of the 20th century, as further described in his book, The Rolling Stone Illustrated History of Rock and Roll.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The unconventional music teacher returns to the studio to continue lessons from his book, Ways of the Hand: The Organization of Improvised Conduct.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The sociologist, music teacher, and author joins Studs to talk about his book, Ways of the Hand: The Organization of Improvised Conduct, and his unconventional approach to piano instruction.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations