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Allen Ginsberg and Philip Glass talk about their collaborations

BROADCAST: Apr. 16, 1990 | DURATION: 00:57:03

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Synopsis

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

Details

Broadcast Date
Apr. 16, 1990

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
57 minutes, 3 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music - Classical Music & Opera Music - Experimental Music Poetry Pacifists, Peace Activists & Anti-Bomb Activism Theology, Religion, Religious Organizations

People

Authors, Writers Music personnel

Tags

Ginsberg, Allen, 1926-1997--Interviews Glass, Philip--Interviews Ginsberg, Allen, 1926-1997. Hydrogen jukebox. Glass, Philip. Hydrogen jukebox. Operas--Librettos Composers--United States--20th century--Interviews Poets, American--20th century Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Hydrogen Jukebox Satyagraha Meditation Buddhism Byrne, David

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