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Sir Geraint Evans discusses his career as an operatic performer

BROADCAST: Oct. 2, 1974 | DURATION: 00:39:17

Synopsis

Sir Geraint Evans discusses opera and his time as a performer. Includes an in-depth discussion of the opera Peter Grimes.

Details

Broadcast Date
Oct. 2, 1974

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 59.06 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
39 minutes, 17 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music Music - Classical Music & Opera

People

Musicians

Tags

Evans, Geraint, 1922-1992 Grimes, Peter Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Classical Opera Opera Classical Music Classical vocal music Peter Grimes Librettos. Musicals--Librettos. Bass-baritones Theatrical producers and directors

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