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Sam Pilafian and Gerhard Meinl discuss the tuba

BROADCAST: Aug. 30, 1991 | DURATION: 00:40:07

Synopsis

While in town for the Chicago Jazz Festival, Sam Pilafian and Gerhard Meinl discuss the history of the tuba. With demonstrations on the tuba, they play scales and other short pieces. Gerhard Meinl's family business of making instruments like the tuba has been around since 1810, explained Meinl.

Details

Broadcast Date
Aug. 30, 1991

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 50.30 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
40 minutes, 7 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music Music - Classical Music & Opera Working, Labor, Economy Travel & Culture - Germany

People

Musicians Workers

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Pilafian, Sam--Interviews Meinl, Gerhard--Interviews Musical instruments--Construction. Musical instruments--Germany. Tubists--United States--20th century--Interviews Tuba music. Audiotapes. Radio programs. Pilafian, Sam,-- interviewee Meinl, Gerhard, --interviewee Empire Brass (Musical group), performer.

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