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Rudolph Ganz discusses his career

BROADCAST: Feb. 23, 1964 | DURATION: 00:36:00

Synopsis

When Rudolf Ganz was younger, he first played the cello. After his cello broke into 800 pieces, Rudolph Ganz's father told Ganz he had to play the piano. Ganz became a world-renowned pianist and composer. Ganz's attitude toward music: in order to be progressive, one has to respect the past.

Details

Broadcast Date
Feb. 23, 1964

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 54.30 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
36 minutes

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music Music - Classical Music & Opera

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Rudolph Ganz discusses his career

Synopsis

When Rudolf Ganz was younger, he first played the cello. After his cello broke into 800 pieces, Rudolph Ganz's father told Ganz he had to play the piano. Ganz became a world-renowned pianist and composer. Ganz's attitude toward music: in order to be progressive, one has to respect the past.

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Rudolph Ganz discusses his career

Synopsis

When Rudolf Ganz was younger, he first played the cello. After his cello broke into 800 pieces, Rudolph Ganz's father told Ganz he had to play the piano. Ganz became a world-renowned pianist and composer. Ganz's attitude toward music: in order to be progressive, one has to respect the past.

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