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Pianist Andre Watts talk about his profession

BROADCAST: Jan. 22, 1986 | DURATION: 00:37:46

Synopsis

Andre Watts's mother believed learning to play music was as important as learning the alphabet and mathematics in school. Watts first studied the fiddle for six months before he went onto the piano. Watts believed playing the piano was a transitory art and that his interpretation of a composer's music was very important to convey to his audiences.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jan. 22, 1986

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

Duration
37 minutes, 46 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music Music - Classical Music & Opera

People

Musicians

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Watts, Andre--Interviews Pianists--United States--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Watts, Andre,-- interviewee

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