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  • Ivan Moravec discusses his career and classical pianists

    Nov. 12, 1969

    Ivan Moravec discusses his career, classical pianists, and composers. He also discusses his colleagues or contemporary pianists.

  • Interviewing Alfred Brendel

    May. 6, 1985

    The Czech-born Austrian pianist, painter, poet, and essayist joins Studs to talk about performing, writing, Haydn, and humor.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Corky Siegel

    Corky Siegel and members of his ensemble the West End String Quartet discuss chamber blues

    Oct. 15, 1996

    Terkel interviews Corky Siegel and the West End String Quartet. Corky Siegel and the West End String Quartet also performs during the broadcast. They also discuss the musical genre of chamber blues.

  • Abraham Chasins discusses the vibrant and creative life of Leopold Stokowski and his book, “Leopold Stokowski: A Profile”

    Nov. 8, 1979

    Studs interviews Abraham Chasins about his book, “Leopold Stokowski: A Profile.” They discuss Stokowski’s life in great detail as they discuss different parts of the book. Chasins describes the amazing career and life of Stokowsky who revolutionized the symphony orchestra. Studs reads a few excerpts from the book. Chasins shares some background behind some of the stories from his book. Studs and Chasins discuss the various orchestras Stokowsky worked with. Chasins notes that Stokowski taught his audience how to behave and never used a baton when he conducted.

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