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Discussing the book "Alma Mahler, Muse to Genius: From Fin-de-Siecle Vienna to Hollywood's Heyday" with the author, biographer and music critic Karen Monson

BROADCAST: Jan. 12, 1984 | DURATION: 00:57:33

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Details

Broadcast Date
Jan. 12, 1984

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

Duration
57 minutes, 33 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music Music - Classical Music & Opera

People

Music personnel Critics Authors, Writers

Tags

Monson, Karen--Interviews Monson, Karen. Alma Mahler, muse to genius. Mahler, Alma, 1879-1964. Mahler, Gustav, 1860-1911. Gropius, Walter, 1883-1969 Werfel, Franz, 1890-1945. Wives--Biography. Arts--History--Austria--20th century. Composers WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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