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Ned Rorem discusses his writing and compositions

BROADCAST: 1966 | DURATION: 00:34:35

Synopsis

Ned Rorem discusses the differences between writing books and writing compositions, his book "The Paris Diary of Ned Rorem", and how he uses poetry in his compositions.

Details

Broadcast Date
1966

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 60 min.) : 5 in.

Duration
34 minutes, 35 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music Music - Classical Music & Opera Chicago Literature

People

Music personnel Authors, Writers

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Rorem, Ned Audiotapes. Radio programs. The Paris diary of Ned Rorem American composers Youth and aging Diarists American poetry Whitman, Walt, 1819-1892. Bishop, Elizabeth, 1911-1979

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