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Walter Levin discusses the LaSalle Quartet

BROADCAST: Feb. 7, 1984 | DURATION: 00:00:01

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Synopsis

Terkel comments and presents a musical performance of the LaSalle Quartet, comprised of two violins, a cello, and a viola. Terkel interviews Walter Levin, a senior member of the LaSalle Quartet, they discuss the following: the Second Viennese School; chamber music; transparency of quartets; subjective interpretation of compositions; the awareness of color as a musical element; and how the LaSalle Quartet was founded.

Details

Broadcast Date
Feb. 7, 1984

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
1 second

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music - World Music Music - Classical Music & Opera Music

People

Musicians

Tags

Levine, Walter--Interviews LaSalle Quartet--Performances. Violinists--United States--20th century--Interviews Chamber music groups Audiotapes. Radio programs. Levine, Walter,-- interviewee LaSalle Quartet. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Second viennese school Chamber music quartets Classical Music Chamber ensemble Violinists Cellists Violaists Impressionist music Juilliard School

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