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  • Ray Still

    Ray Still discusses his career with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra

    May. 7, 1990

    Interviewing Ray Still, first oboist and director of the Quadrangle Chamber Players, an ensemble of nine musicians from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

  • Presenting Lithuanian and Latvian music with the musical group Sodanto

    Nov. 6, 1986

    Presenting Latvian and Lithuanian music

  • Presenting a performance by the folk trio, Washington Squares, and folksinger Gamble Rogers

    Sep. 14, 1984

    Presenting a performance by the Washington Squares and Gamble Rogers

  • Presenting a performance by pianist, harmonica player, and vocalist Corky Siegel

    Performance by Corky Siegel in Grant Park

  • Presenting a musical performance of the Pilgrim Chamber Players

    Nov. 7, 1997

    Terkel comments and presents a musical performance of the Pilgrim Chamber Players

  • Presenting a hootenanny with troubadour and folk singer Gamble Rogers, and the folk trio, Washington Squares

    Presenting a performance by Gamble Rogers and Washington Squares

  • Oscar Ghiglia discusses the history of classical guitar music in different cultures

    Feb. 14, 1977

    Oscar Ghiglia discusses studying under Andres Segovia and reviews different types of guitars and composers through history, including Weiss, Villa-Lobos, and Scarlatti. Music is played throughout: "Prelude, Fugue and Allegro in E-Flat Major, BWV 998 (Arr. for Guitar) : I. Prelude" composed by J.S. Bach, "Canarios (Air De Danse)","La Maja De Goya", "Fantasia in E-Minor" composed by S.L. Weiss, "Five Preludes, W. 419: No. 1 in E Minor (Andantino expressivo)" composed by Heitor Villa-Lobos, "Sonata In G, L.79" composed by Domenico Scarlatti, and "Tarantella, Op.

  • Ned Rorem discusses his career

    Mar. 22, 1984

    Studs Terkel interviews composer Ned Rorem. They discuss Rorem's childhood, music, poetry, languages, and religion.

  • Misha Dichter, Cipa Dichter in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Sep. 2, 1988

    Interviewing pianists Misha Dichter and Cipa Dichter.

  • Michael Tilson Thomas discusses his career

    Jun. 11, 1985
  • Members of the Fine Arts Quartet discuss chamber music

    Oct. 1, 1964

    Studs Terkel interviews the members of the Fine Arts Quartet, 1st violin Leonard Sorkin, 2nd violin Abram Loft, viola Gerald Stanick, and cello George Sopkin. The members of Fine Arts Quartet discuss the following: Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge's contributions to chamber music in America, the centennial anniversary of Coolidge's birth, the history of chamber music in America, the nature of their rehearsals, and their performances.

  • Max Morath discusses his career and jazz music

    Jun. 18, 1970

    Max Morath discusses his career, jazz music, and history.

  • Martin Gottfried

    Martin Gottfried discusses his book "Broadway Musicals"

    Nov. 15, 1979

    Martin Gottfried discusses his book "Broadway Musicals" and the history of the musicals by evaluating the different big name composers, lyricists, and directors of Broadway.

  • Lincoln Mayorga discusses American popular piano music

    May. 30, 1984

    Studs Terkel and Lincoln Mayorga discuss the evolution of American popular piano music with Mayorga playing examples.

  • Kris Kristofferson

    Kris Kristofferson discusses his career

    Apr. 30, 1971

    The broadcast begins with an excerpt from interview with Pat Zimmerman where Mr. Zimmerman Plays "Sunday Morning" by Kris Kristofferson . Kris Kristofferson discusses his career as a songwriter and performer during the 1960's and 1970's. Mr. Kristofferson discusses working during that time with Janis Joplin, Merle Haggard, and Johnny Cash.

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