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Dan Tucker discusses his opera writings and Sasha Gerritson, David Richards, and David Laub discuss their works

BROADCAST: Jun. 18, 1997 | DURATION: 00:27:41

Synopsis

Studs interviews Chicago Tribune reporter turned opera composer, Dan Tucker. He discusses how his music was inspired by poets Federico García Lorca and William Shakespeare and authors Peter S. Beagle and Christopher Fry. Sasha Gerritson, soprano and founder of the L'Opera Piccola opera troupe, David Laub, bass baritone, and David Richards, L'Opera Piccola music director and pianist are in studio and talk about their work and thoughts on the opera songs.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jun. 18, 1997

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

Duration
27 minutes, 41 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music Music - Classical Music & Opera

People

Musicians Journalists Producers and Directors

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Tucker, Dan--Interviews Gerritson, Sasha--Interviews Richards, David--Interviews Laub, David--Interviews L'Opera Piccola. Opera Opera--Illinois--Chicago. Sopranos (Singers)--United States--20th century--Interviews Bass-baritones--United States--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Lorca, Federico García, 1898-1936 Beagle, Peter S. Shakespeare, William (1564-1616) "The Last Unicorn" - Peter S. Beagle Piano Music "A Phoenix Too Frequent" - Christopher Fry "La Guitarra" - Sasha Gerritson L'Opera Piccola

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