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Roger Sessions discusses his career and upcoming performance at Northwestern ; part 2

BROADCAST: Jan. 25, 1961 | DURATION: 00:29:20

Synopsis

Composer and Pulitzer prize winner for music Roger Sessions discusses his music and its reception by the Russian people. Sessions is known for his admiration for music genres such as modern music and its influence in his compositions.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jan. 25, 1961

Physical Format
2 sound tape reels (ca. 60 min.) : 7 in.

Duration
29 minutes, 20 seconds

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Topics

Music Music - Classical Music & Opera

People

Musicians

Tags

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