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Interview with Peter Sellars

BROADCAST: May. 3, 1983 | DURATION: 00:51:55

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Synopsis

Discussing "The Mikado," by Gilbert & Sullivan with theater and opera director Peter Sellars.

Details

Broadcast Date
May. 3, 1983

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

Duration
51 minutes, 55 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Theater Music Music - Classical Music & Opera

People

Producers and Directors

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Sellars, Peter--Interviews Sullivan, Arthur, Sir, 1842-1900. Mikado. Gilbert, W.S. (William Schwenck), 1836-1911. Mikado. Opera Theatrical producers and directors--United States--20th century--Interviews Opera producers and directors--United States--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Sellars, Peter--Interviews. Theatrical producers and directors--United States--20th century--Interviews. Opera producers and directors--United States

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