00 / 00 Birgit Nilsson during her time playing Leonore in Fidelio at the Lyric Opera of Chicago ; part 1 BROADCAST: Nov. 15, 1961 | DURATION: 00:17:11 Details Broadcast Date Nov. 15, 1961 Physical Format 2 sound tape reel (ca. 60 min.) : 7 in. Duration 17 minutes, 11 seconds Digital Format WAV Ownership The Chicago History Museum Language English Topics Music - Classical Music & Opera Music People Musicians Tags WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Nilsson, Birgit--Interviews Opera singers--United States. Audiotapes Radio programs Nilsson, Birgit,-- interviewee Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827. Fidelio Tristan and Isolde Grieg, Edvard, 1843-1907 Sweden Gustav V, King of Sweden, 1858-1950 Sopranos Related Programs Helene Rosenberg discusses the career of Yves Montand ; part 1 Jan. 9, 1978 Interview with Elaine Scott Banks Dec. 15, 1988 Lotte Lehmann discusses her opera roles and how opera has changed Apr. 18, 1960 George Esteves discusses the music that will be performed by the Chicago Chamber Choir in the Mother's Day concert Apr. 17, 1980 Interviewing violinist Rachel Barton, cellist Wendy Warner, and Suzuki-Orff instructor Peggy Wise in preparation for a benefit concert at the James R. Thompson Center on 3/22/1997 Mar. 18, 1997 Andres Segovia discusses his life and career as a classical guitarist Feb. 2, 1978
