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Disscussing the Balalaika and the Cimbalon with musician Alexander Eppler

BROADCAST: Mar. 30, 1984 | DURATION: 00:34:30

Synopsis

Eppler plays the cimbalom, an instrument descended from the hand-held hammered dulcimer found in Eastern Europe.

Details

Broadcast Date
Mar. 30, 1984

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

Duration
34 minutes, 30 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music Music - Classical Music & Opera Music - World Music

People

Musicians

Tags

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