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Rita Streich discusses her musical performances and the composers
Jul. 19, 1967 Studs interviews Rita Streich, and they discuss the meaning of some of her operas and lieds. Streich names Erna Berger and Maria Ivogun as her best teachers, and she speaks a little about her family. Studs and Streich read part of the poem, "The Nut Tree" by Robert Schuman. Streich reads a part of "Brahms Lullaby" and "Shepherd On the Rock" by Franz Schubert. She also discusses the difference between opera in her day compared to opera at the time of the interview. The musical pieces are removed from this edited version of the original recording.
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Renee Fleming discusses her opera career
Feb. 12, 1996 Renee Fleming discusses her musical upbringing, her repertoire, her relationship to performance, and more.
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Presenting music with Frank Lopardo
Dec. 18, 1996 Terkel comments and presents a musical performance by Frank Lopardo
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Presenting a performance of the Lyric Opera of Chicago with Sherrill Milnes
Jan. 7, 1993 Terkel comments and presents a Lyric Opera performance
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Presenting a performance of the Lyric Opera of Chicago with Sherrill Milnes
Jan. 8, 1988 Terkel comments and presents a Lyric Opera performance
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Placido Domingo discusses his career as a tenor singer
Dec. 14, 1979 Placido Domingo discusses his career as a tenor singer and conductor, including his role in the film "Otello" directed by Franco Zeffirelli and based on the opera by Giuseppe Verdi.
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Ned Rorem discusses his career as a composer and his memoir "An Absolute Gift"
Nov. 20, 1980 Studs interviews Ned Rorem about his work and book "An Absolute Gift." Rorem discusses his work and how his Quaker background has influenced his work. He reflects on poets and other composers. Rorem shares the people and events that have influenced him and the arts. The musical recordings are not included in this edited version of the original.
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Ned Rorem discusses his career
Mar. 22, 1984 Studs Terkel interviews composer Ned Rorem. They discuss Rorem's childhood, music, poetry, languages, and religion.
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Mirella Freni, Nicolai Ghiaurov in conversation with Studs Terkel
Nov. 3, 1994 Interviewing basso Nicolai Ghiaurov and soprano Mirella Freni.
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Mirella Freni discusses her career
Oct. 10, 1979 Mirella Freni discusses her career, her colleagues, and opera.
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Michel Block discusses his career
Jul. 20, 1978 Belgian-French pianist Michel Block discusses his career and accomplishments.
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Marilyn Horne and Henry Lewis discuss their careers and opera music, part 1
Jun. 1, 1966 Marilyn Horne and Henry Lewis discuss their careers, opera music, and their operatic roles. They also discuss cross-gender roles in opera and Marilyn Horne's role as Romeo in the opera "Capuleti e i Montecchi" by Vincenzo Bellini. Includes clips of Marilyn Horne singing an opera song at the beginning, an opera song by Gioachino Rossini, and a song from Charles Gounod's opera "Sapho."*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
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Marilyn Horne and Henry Lewis discuss their careers and opera music ; part 2
Jun. 1, 1966 Marilyn Horne and Henry Lewis discuss their careers, roles, and opera. Includes Marilyn Horne singing a song from Ludwig von Beethoven's "Fidelio".