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Music - Classical Music & Opera
  • Bruno Bettelheim discusses his book, "Love is not enough: the treatment of emotionally disturbed children" ; part 2

    May. 25, 1961

    Bruno Bettelheim discusses his book "Love is not enough: the treatment of emotionally disturbed children". He discusses his theories on treating "emotionally disturbed" children and he speaks about The Orthogenic School for Emotionally Disturbed Children where he is the director.

  • Claudia Cassidy discusses her career as a critic ; part 2

    Nov. 30, 1966

    Claudia Cassidy discusses being a critic of theater and opera etc. Includes about 1.5 minutes of another interview.

  • Interviewing pianist Ursula Oppens

    Nov. 29, 1990
  • Interview with the classical guitarist Carlo Pezzimenti

    Aug. 14, 1980

    Interview with the classical guitarist Carlo Pezzimenti, which contains classical music fragments

  • Interviewing Jim Bolle and children from the orchestra and cast of "Noye's Fludde"

    Jun. 23, 1965

    Interview with Jim Bolle and young musicians Cheryl Griffin, Clyde Jennings, Lotilda Hudson, Joseph Johnson, Stephen Graham.

  • Rita Streich discusses her upcoming recital and Studs plays selections ; part 2

    Feb. 17, 1962
  • Lotte Lehmann discusses her opera roles and how opera has changed

    Apr. 18, 1960
  • Elisabeth Schwarzkopf discusses her role as The Marschallin in Der Rosenkavalier ; part 2

    Nov. 2, 1960
  • Interviewing Madame Lotte Lehmann at Northwestern University

    Nov. 6, 1964
  • Rita Streich discusses her upcoming recital and Studs plays selections ; part 3

    Feb. 17, 1962
  • Lotte Lehmann discusses her opera roles and how opera has changed ; part 2

    May. 9, 1967

    Lotte Lehmann, legendary opera soprano, discusses her book "Five Operas and Richard Strauss" about her portrayals of famous roles. Interviewing Lotte Lehmann, recorded at the Orrington Hotel, Evanston (including excerpt from master class at Northwestern and recording excerpts from Walkure with Melchior).

  • Lotte Lehmann discusses her opera roles and how opera has changed ; part 1

    May. 9, 1967

    Short wrap-up of interview and a few words about some of her favorite recordings - "Morgen" and "Die Walküre" / "Valkyrie" by Strauss. Interviewing Lotte Lehmann, recorded at the Orrington Hotel, Evanston (including excerpt from master class at Northwestern and recording excerpts from Walkure with Melchior).

  • Abram Loft discusses his career and his book "Violin and Keyboard"

    Jul. 25, 1974

    Abram Loft discusses his career, his book "Violin and Keyboard", art, and music education. Includes Abram Loft reading a passage from his book "Violin and Keyboard". Includes Abram Loft reading excerpts from newspapers.

  • Gian Carlo Menotti discusses his career, his operas, and his colleagues

    Mar. 20, 1981

    Gian Carlo Menotti discusses his career, his operas, and his colleagues. Menotti's operas they discuss are "Amelia goes to the Ball", "The Consul", and "The Medium".

  • Christopher Moore discusses his career

    Nov. 27, 1979

    Studs Terkel discusses the Chicago Children's Choir with the director and founder, Christopher Moore. They discuss the following: how to produce the sound; training units; patience; age spread; sing-a-long; child vs. adult projects; and various types of heritage music that makes up their repertoire. The following musical excerpts are presented: "Dark Winter Days"; "Angels and Shepherds"; "Illinois"; and "Go Tell It on the Mountain".

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