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  • Gian Carlo Menotti ; part 1

    Mar. 31, 1983
  • Frank Abbinanti, Peter Gena in conversation with Studs Terkel

    May. 2, 1983

    Discussing the "Cornelius Cardew Memorial Concert" with pianist Peter Gena and composer Frank Abbinanti.

  • Earl Robinson in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Apr. 27, 1976
  • Discussing his composition "The Consul; Musical Drama in Three Acts," with Italian American composer Gian Carlo Menotti (part 2 of 2).

    Mar. 31, 1983
  • Discussing his autobiography "Perfect Pitch: A Life Story" with Russian-born musicologist, pianist and composer Nicolas Slonimsky

    Apr. 13, 1988

    *Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Discussing Bach with composer, conductor and musicologist William Malloch

    Nov. 21, 1978
  • Discussing "Six Characters in Search of an Author: Opera in Three Acts," with the composer Hugo Weisgall

    Apr. 25, 1990
  • Mandel Hall

    Celebrating Mandel Hall's 50th Anniversary.

    Feb. 13, 1997

    Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the University of Chicago's Mandel Hall with conductor William Russo. Mandel Hall is the University's primary performance hall for dance, music, and theater.

  • Anthony Davis, Thulani Davis in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Nov. 11, 1997
  • Anthony Davis discusses his opera "X The Life and Times of Malcolm X: an Opera in Three Acts"

    Nov. 9, 1992

    Composer and Pulitzer Prize winner for music Anthony Davis discusses his latest work focusing on the topic of the life and assassination of Malcolm X.

  • Anthony Braxton discusses his music and jazz

    Aug. 24, 1989

    Musician Anthony Braxton speaks with Studs Terkel about his music and the various musicians who have influenced him.

  • Allen Ginsberg and Philip Glass

    Allen Ginsberg and Philip Glass talk about their collaborations

    Apr. 16, 1990

    Discussing the opera "Hydrogen Jukebox," with poet Allen Ginsberg and composer Philip Glass.

  • A conversation with Michael Tilson Thomas and his father Ted Thomas (Tomashefsky)

    Oct. 8, 1986

    The American conductor/pianist and his poet/painter father join Studs to talk about their artistic lineage, from Yiddish theater to WPA-era theater.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations   

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