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Elisabeth Schwarzkopf discusses her roles and interpretation ; part 1

BROADCAST: Apr. 11, 1962 | DURATION: 00:18:29

Synopsis

Studs Terkel talks with Elisabeth about her career in opera. She discusses her thoughts of her overall career.

Details

Broadcast Date
Apr. 11, 1962

Physical Format
2 sound tape reels (ca. 60 min.) : 7 in.

Duration
18 minutes, 29 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music - Classical Music & Opera Music Theater

People

Musicians Educators

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth, Dame, 1915-2006--Interviews Opera Sopranos (singers)--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth, Dame, 1915-2006-- interviewee Vocalists - Teachers

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