00 / 00 Birgit Nilsson during her time playing Leonore in Fidelio at the Lyric Opera of Chicago ; part 2 BROADCAST: Nov. 15, 1961 | DURATION: 00:14:42 Synopsis Studs Terkel interviews Birgit Nilsson about her role Leonore in Fidelio at the Lyric Opera. This is an inverview done in two parts. Details Broadcast Date Nov. 15, 1961 Physical Format 2 sound tape reel (ca. 60 min.) : 7 in. Duration 14 minutes, 42 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, Märta Birgit, 1918-2005--Interviews Opera singers--United States. Audiotapes. Radio programs. Nilsson, Birgit, 1918-2005--Interviewee Soprano (singer)--United States. Related Programs Interviewing the musical group the Chenille Sisters Jan. 26, 1989 Interviewing Martha Schlamme ; part 1 Feb. 4, 1958 Sylvia Syms discusses her career as a singer and those that have influenced her Nov. 24, 1976 Interviewing fiddler Liz Carroll Jun. 17, 1993 Discussing the album "Unfinished Portraits," with folksinger, songwriter, guitarist and political activist Si Kahn Jan. 10, 1985 Interviewing music director William Ferris and tenor John Vorrasi Dec. 7, 1993