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Interview with Evelyn Lear

BROADCAST: Nov. 2, 1966 | DURATION: 00:36:54

Synopsis

The American soprano sits down with Studs before her Chicago debut as Poppea in Monteverdi's Coronation of Poppea at the Lyric Opera.

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

Details

Broadcast Date
Nov. 2, 1966

Duration
36 minutes, 54 seconds

Topics

Music - Classical Music & Opera Music

People

Musicians

Tags

Lear, Evelyn Audiotapes Radio programs WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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