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Astrid Varnay and Felicia Weathers discuss the opera “Salome”

BROADCAST: 1967 | DURATION: 00:58:00

Synopsis

Opera singers Astrid Varnay and Felicia Weathers discuss the opera “Salome” and the complexity of its lead role with Studs Terkel. Recordings of Varnay singing a piece from the Flying Dutchman and Weathers singing a piece by Strauss are played. Paul Vodicka delivers a few messages toward the conclusion.

Details

Broadcast Date
1967

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 60 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
58 minutes

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music Music - Classical Music & Opera

People

Musicians

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Varnay, Astrid Weathers, Felicia Audiotapes. Radio programs. Chicago Opera Theater--Interviews Strauss, Richard, 1864-1949. Salome Herodias Strauss, Richard, 1864-1949 Jochanaan Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900. Herod John the Baptist Kafka, Franz The Trial--play Lily Pons

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