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Thomas Wikman discusses Music of the Baroque

BROADCAST: Apr. 22, 1976 | DURATION: 00:32:06

Synopsis

Thomas Wikman discusses Music of the Baroque with Studs Terkel. They also discuss composers, musical talent in Chicago, musical instruments, opera, and the history of Baroque music.

Details

Broadcast Date
Apr. 22, 1976

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 54.10 min.) :

Duration
32 minutes, 6 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music Music - Classical Music & Opera

People

Music personnel

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Wikman, Thomas Audiotapes. Radio programs. Baroque music Musical instruments Bach, Johann Sebastian, 1685-1750 Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759 Music Chicago music Music of the Baroque Orchestra Conductors (Music) Composers Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1761. Idomeneo. Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1719-1787

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