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Discussing the upcoming biography of American violinist Maud Powell with author Karen Shaffer and violinist and conductor Yehudi Menuhin. Program also includes a discussion of a Chicago performance by Menuhin (part 1 of 2).

BROADCAST: Mar. 4, 1986 | DURATION: 00:54:03

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Details

Broadcast Date
Mar. 4, 1986

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

Duration
54 minutes, 3 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music Music - Classical Music & Opera

People

Musicians Music personnel Authors, Writers

Tags

Menuhin, Yehudi, 1916---Interviews Shaffer, Karen A., 1947---Interviews Powell, Maud, 1867-1920. Violinists--Biography.--United States Women musicians--Biography.--United States Women biographers--United States--20th century--Interviews Violin WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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