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Frank Abbinanti, Peter Gena in conversation with Studs Terkel

BROADCAST: May. 2, 1983 | DURATION: 00:53:04

Digital audio not yet public.

Synopsis

Discussing the "Cornelius Cardew Memorial Concert" with pianist Peter Gena and composer Frank Abbinanti.

Details

Broadcast Date
May. 2, 1983

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

Duration
53 minutes, 4 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music Music - Classical Music & Opera

People

Music personnel Musicians

Tags

Abbinanti, Frank, 1949---Interviews Gena, Peter--Interviews Cardew, Cornelius. Cornelius Cardew memorial concert. Chamber music. Orchestral music Aleatory music. Violin music. Piano Music Protest songs--Ireland. Composers--United States--20th century--Interviews WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Radio programs. Audiotapes.

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