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Rolf Liebermann discusses the Hamburg State Opera and describes their operation and performances

BROADCAST: 1967 | DURATION: 00:32:21

Synopsis

Studs interviews Rolf Liebermann, director and composer, at the Hamburische Staatsoper in Hamburg, Germany. Liebermann explains some history of previous directors and performances. Many artists and operas are mentioned, but only a few were focused on in detail. Liebermann explains details about the operation of the opera highlighting the budget and the functions of the opera house. The recording stops short toward the end of the interview. Studs explains the technical problem he had in Hamburg and describes the theater and the environment of the theater when he attended the opera, "Force of Destiny." He also quotes the song that played in act three and then played a recording of it.

Details

Broadcast Date
1967

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 32.10 min.) : 7 in.

Duration
32 minutes, 21 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Travel & Culture - Germany Music - Classical Music & Opera Architecture, Design, Urban Planning Visual Arts

People

Music personnel Entertainers Producers and Directors

Tags

Liebermann, Rolf, 1910---Interviews Conductors (Music) Composers Germany Audiotapes. Radio programs. Liebermann, Rolf, 1910-,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Hamburgische Staatsoper. Opera--20th century. Opera--Germany. Telemann, Georg Philipp, 1681-1767. Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759. Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759

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