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  • Talking about Edgar Allan Poe, with Conrad Pomerleau

    Nov. 2, 1979

    Studs asks the actor how he researched and prepared for his portrayal of Edgar Allan Poe at Chicago's Theatre Building.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Donald Gramm discusses his career

    Oct. 1, 1973

    Donald Gramm discusses working with composers and comparing contemporary and classical opera. He also talks about his approaches to different performances and his experiences singing in multiple languages. Music is played throughout the interview and performances include his role as Creon from Stravinsky's "Oedipus Rex"and selections from Ned Rorem's "War Scenes": "As Adam", "O You Whom", "To You", "Look Down, Fair Moon", and "A Night Battle". Next, a performance as Leporello singing "Madamina, il catalogo è questo" from "Don Giovanni" and "Zwei Gesänge, Op. 1: I.

  • Younghill Kang

    Discussing Kang's novel "The Grass Roof", his life in Korea, and Korean culture ; program 2, part 1

    Dec. 8, 1966

    Please note, some copyrighted material has been removed from the original program.

  • Younghill Kang

    Discussing Kang's novel "The Grass Roof", his life in Korea, and Korean culture ; program 1, part 1

    Dec. 8, 1966

    Please note, some copyrighted material has been removed from the original program.

  • Denise Levertov and Chuck Matthei discuss non-violence protests

    Nov. 15, 1969

    Denise Levertov discusses her poetry regarding non-violent protest and using Chuck Matthei's life as a non-violent draft resister for inspiration. Chuck Matthei details his experiences as a draft resister and beliefs in this movement.

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