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Marion Anderson, soloist, and James DePreist, conductor, sit down with Studs Terkel prior to their Grand Park Weekend Concert where "Berjack Symphony No. 2 or 7" will be played with the 'Copland Preamble for Solemn Occasion" as well as a group of Negro Spirituals with "Ava Maria". Marian Anderson begins the interview by singing "Erlkonig" and concludes with "Ava Maria". She discusses the early influence of the first Negro arts singer, Roland Hayes had on her in Philadelphia and his "He Never Said a Mumberlin' Word" is played. Both Anderson and DePreist discuss how song becomes drama.
The Polish novelist sits down with Studs to discuss her new novel, The Olive Grove, and other works.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
The Polish novelist sits down with Studs to discuss her new novel, The Olive Grove, and other works.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
The Polish novelist sits down with Studs to discuss her new novel, The Olive Grove, and other works.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
A discussion of the works of the writer and novelist as she joins the University of Chicago as visiting professor of Polish literature.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
Author Manohar Malgonkar discusses his novel The Princes and the end of the era of princely states in India.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations