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 Synopsis Studs Terkel interviews Birgit Nilsson during her time playing Leonore in Fidelio. 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 Theater People Musicians Actors Tags WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Nilsson, Birgit, 1918-2005--Interviews Opera singers--United States. Audiotapes. Radio programs. Nilsson, Birgit, 1918-2005--Interviewee Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827. Fidelio Tristan and Isolde Grieg, Edvard, 1843-1907 Actresses--Sweden. Gustav V, King of Sweden, 1858-1950 Sopranos (singer)--United States. Theatrics Related Programs Interviewing actor, singer, songwriter, and playwright Ewan MacColl and singer and songwriter Peggy Seeger Apr. 29, 1986 Discussing her one-woman show "Against the Grain," with Chicago actress and playwright Cindy Caponera Oct. 26, 1989 Jim Lasko, Blair Thomas and Clare Dolan discuss the Redmoon Theater of Chicago Jan. 25, 1995 John Cage discusses his music, life, influences, and career Aug. 13, 1992 Interview with Frank Farrell and Sheldon Patinkin May. 17, 1983 Joe Glazer in conversation with Studs Terkel Jan. 28, 1972
