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Interviewing Richard Tucker

BROADCAST: 1964 | DURATION: 00:34:00

Synopsis

The celebrated tenor visits with Studs to talk about his appreciation for Puccini and Verdi.

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

Details

Broadcast Date
1964

Duration
34 minutes

Topics

Opera Music - Classical Music & Opera

People

Tenors

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Tucker, Richard, 1913-1975 Audiotapes Radio programs

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