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William Ferris discusses instruments in the William Ferris Chorale

BROADCAST: Dec. 15, 1989 | DURATION: 00:23:42

Synopsis

Music director William Ferris discusses the singers and music of the William Ferris Chorale. Ferris provides insight on the types of instruments used by the chorale and shares origins about them. He also touches on adopted vocal styles and techniques.

Details

Broadcast Date
Dec. 15, 1989

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

Duration
23 minutes, 42 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music Music - Classical Music & Opera

People

Music personnel

Tags

Ferris, William, 1937 Feb, 26---Interviews Conductors (Music)--Illinois--Chicago--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Ferris, William, 1937 Feb. 26-,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Franck, César, 1822-1890. William Ferris Chorale Baroque organ William Ferris Chorale, Let The Organs Thunder (1989)

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