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Live musical performance by Isaac Stern

BROADCAST: Jan. 20, 1989 | DURATION: 00:35:51

Synopsis

Studs Terkel sits down to interview American Violinist Isaac Stern. Stern performs for Terkel on the radio.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jan. 20, 1989

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 60 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
35 minutes, 51 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music - Classical Music & Opera Music

People

Musicians

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Stern, Isaac, 1920-2001--Interviews Stern, Isaac, 1920-2001--Performances. Violinists--United States--20th century. Russian Americans--20th century. Audiotapes. Radio programs. Stern, Isaac, 1920-2001--Interviewee Violin music Instrumentalists--Violinists--United States--20th century--Interviews

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