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Discussing his autobiography "Perfect Pitch: A Life Story" with Russian-born musicologist, pianist and composer Nicolas Slonimsky

BROADCAST: Apr. 13, 1988 | DURATION: 00:51:58

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*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
 

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Broadcast Date
Apr. 13, 1988

Duration
51 minutes, 58 seconds

Topics

Music Music - Classical Music & Opera

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Musicians Linguists Music personnel Academics

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WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Slonimsky, Nicolas, 1894---Interviews Slonimsky, Nicolas, 1894-. Perfect pitch. Musicians--Biography.--United States Lexicographers--Biography.--United States Musicologists--United States--20th century--Interviews Composers--United States--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes Radio programs

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