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Michael Tilson Thomas discusses his career

BROADCAST: Jun. 11, 1985 | DURATION: 00:54:10

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Details

Broadcast Date
Jun. 11, 1985

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

Duration
54 minutes, 10 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music - Other Music Multidisciplinary Arts

People

Music personnel

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Thomas, Michael Tilson, 1944---Interviews Gershwin, George, 1898-1937--Criticism and interpretation. Ives, Charles, 1874-1954--Criticism and interpretation. Ruggles, Carl, 1876-1971--Criticism and interpretation. Composers--United States Music Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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