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Stokowski, Leopold, 1882-1977. Speech, Apr. 18, 1976 [sound recording].

Title: Speech, Apr. 18, 1976 [sound recording].

Stokowski greets the American Symphony Orchestra and thanks them for playing his orchestration of Bach's Fugue in G minor on the occasion of his 94th birthday.

ArchivalResource: Tape 1 sound cassette : analog.Tape 1 sound tape reel : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 tracks, NAB standard ; 10 1/2 in., 1/4 in. tape.sound disc : digital ; 4 3/4 in.Transcript 1 leaf.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155861386 View

Leslie, Jean K.,. Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Jun. 17, 1978 [sound recording].

Title: Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Jun. 17, 1978 [sound recording].

Jean Leslie discusses the founding of the American Symphony Orchestra; fundraising by Siegfried Hurst and Gregory Roberts; Stokowski's auditioning of performers and his audition book; his working relationships with Leslie, Arthur Aaron, David Katz, and Stewart Warkow. She includes anecdotes about Jerry Toobin, Greta Garbo, and Abram Chasins and discusses Stokowski's account of his visit to Thomas Edison's laboratory and investing in several hundred dollars worth of Edison's stock.

ArchivalResource: Tape 1 sound cassette : analog.Tape 1 sound tape reel : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 tracks, NAB standard ; 10 1/2 in., 1/4 in. tapeSound disc digital : 4 3/4 in.Transcript 32 leaves.1 item (3 leaves).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155861199 View

Miranda, Tony,. Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, June 10, 1978 [sound recording].

Title: Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, June 10, 1978 [sound recording].

Miranda discusses Stokowski's approach in rehearsals; compares Stokowski and Toscanini; Stokowski's rapport with young people; and the letters Stokowski wrote to his favorite members of the orchestra. He mentions Mitch Miller and David Katz. Moe describes her audition for Stokowski, her first rehearsal with him, and his performance of one of her compositions.

ArchivalResource: Tape 1 sound cassette : analog.Tape 1 sound tape reel : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 tracks, NAB standard ; 10 1/2 in., 1/4 in. tape.Sound disc digital : 4 3/4 in.Transcript 20 leaves.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155861565 View

Stokowski, Leopold, 1882-1977. Interview [sound recording] : conducted by David Frost, 1971.

Title: Interview [sound recording] : conducted by David Frost, 1971.

Stokowski speaks with Frost and Ustinov about the American Symphony Orchestra, his arrival and first work in the United States, memories of conducting in Russia, Philadelphia's originally hostile reception of Stravinsky's music, and his films, including Fantasia.

ArchivalResource: Tape 1 sound cassette : analog.Tape 1 sound tape reel : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 tracks, NAB standard ; 10 1/2 in., 1/4 in. tape.sound disc : digital ; 4 3/4 in.Transcript 13 leaves.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155861354 View

French, Catherine,. Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, July 24, 1978 [sound recording].

Title: Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, July 24, 1978 [sound recording].

French discusses the various jobs she did with the American Symphony Orchestra; Stokowski's resignation and the resignation of Sam Rubin, president of the ASO; the financial difficulties of the ASO; and the roles of Sam and Cyma Rubin in the organization.

ArchivalResource: Tape 1 sound cassette : analog.Tape 1 sound tape reel : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 tracks, NAB standard ; 10 1/2 in., 1/4 in. tape.Sound disc digital : 4 3/4 in.Transcript 10 leaves.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155861643 View

Johnson, Theodate,. Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Feb. 25, 1976.

Title: Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Feb. 25, 1976.

Theodate Johnson discusses Stokowski's auditions of young musicians, the founding of the American Symphony Orchestra, Stokowski's interest in acoustics and other anecdotes about Stokowski's career from the 1940s through the 1960s.

ArchivalResource: Tape 1 sound cassette : analog.Tape 1 sound tape reel : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 tracks, NAB standard ; 10 1/2 in., 1/4 in. tapeSound disc digital : 4 3/4 in.Transcript 9 leaves.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155861031 View

American Symphony Orchestra (New York, N.Y.). Correspondence with Eugene Ormandy, 1983.

Title: Correspondence with Eugene Ormandy, 1983.

ArchivalResource: 2 items (2 leaves).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/63644796 View

American Symphony Orchestra (New York, N.Y.). Correspondence with Marian Anderson, 1963-1983.

Title: Correspondence with Marian Anderson, 1963-1983.

Items from Stewart J. Warkow, Samuel Rubin, and Benjamin S. Dunham regarding events for the orchestra and its founder, Leopold Stokowski.

ArchivalResource: 6 items (8 l.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/63560152 View

Daniel, Oliver. Research collection on Leopold Stokowski, 1945-1995.

Title: Research collection on Leopold Stokowski, 1945-1995.

Research files, cassette tapes, and transcripts for Daniel's biography of Leopold Stokowski titled Stokowski: A Counterpoint of View (1982). Includes the author's correspondence, photocopies of Leopold Stokowski's correspondence, programs, reviews, clippings, photographs, and the completed manuscript submitted for publication; plus preservation and service copies of the oral history sound recordings.

ArchivalResource: 90 boxes.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155862197 View

Bender, Natalie Myra,. Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Nov. 28, 1979 [sound recording].

Title: Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Nov. 28, 1979 [sound recording].

Bender discusses Stokowski's relationships with the members of his family; his musical upbringing; Stokowski's heart attack in England in 1971; Stokowski's use of television, records, and movies; the move to England; Stokowski's diet, exercise, and wardrobe; his interest in architecture; his relationship with Greta Garbo; Victor Seroff's planned biography; Abram Chasins's assertion that she and Faye Chabrow isolated Stokowski from others; concerts Stokowski conducted in Europe; financing the American Symphony Orchestra; and how Stokowski lived in his last years in England.

ArchivalResource: Tape 1 sound cassette : analog.Tape 2 sound tape reels : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 tracks, NAB standard ; 10 1/2 in., 1/4 in. tape.Sound disc digital : 4 3/4 in.Transcript 41 leaves.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155861785 View

Brockman, Elizabeth,. Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Oct. 21, 1976 [sound recording].

Title: Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Oct. 21, 1976 [sound recording].

Elizabeth and her husband David Brockman describe meeting their neighbor Stokowski in 1956; introducing orchestra concerts to Central Park when Joe Papp was head of Shakespeare in the Park; early meetings for forming and financing the American Symphony Orchestra; introducing Stokowski to Sam and Cyma Rubin; and hosting the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra in their home with Stokowski as honored guest.

ArchivalResource: Tape 1 sound cassette : analog.Tape 1 sound tape reel : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 tracks, NAB standard ; 10 1/2 in., 1/4 in. tapeSound disc digital : 4 3/4 in.Transcript 12 leaves.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155861149 View

Stokowski, Leopold, 1882-1977,. Interview [sound recording] : for NBC's Today Show, Apr. 8, 1964.

Title: Interview [sound recording] : for NBC's Today Show, Apr. 8, 1964.

Stokowski discusses his transcriptions of Bach, the American Symphony Orchestra, his departure from the Philadelphia Orchestra over the issue of contemporary music, his combination of classical music with motion pictures, his name, and his religion.

ArchivalResource: Tape 1 sound cassette : analog.Tape 1 sound tape reel : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 tracks, NAB standard ; 10 1/2 in., 1/4 in. tape.sound disc : digital ; 4 3/4 in.Transcript 9 leaves.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155861709 View

Gould, Glenn,. Documentary produced by National Education Television of America, [1970?] [sound recording]

Title: Documentary produced by National Education Television of America, [1970?] [sound recording]

Documentary covers daily activities in Stokowski's life at age 88, including rehearsals with the American Symphony Orchestra; gives an overview of Stokowski's career, beginning with his first job in England and including his tenure with the Philadelphia Orchestra; and includes an excerpt from an interview of Stokowski by pianist Glenn Gould for a radio feature.

ArchivalResource: Tape 1 sound cassette : analog.Tape 1 sound tape reel : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 tracks, NAB standard ; 10 1/2 in., 1/4 in. tapeSound disc digital : 4 3/4 in.Transcript 22 leaves.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155861369 View

Serebrier, José, 1938-. Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Oct. 18, 1976 [sound recording].

Title: Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Oct. 18, 1976 [sound recording].

Serebrier talks about his musical upbringing in South America and impressions of conductors Erich Kleiber and Fritz Busch; stories about the All-American Youth Orchestra performing in Montevideo, Uruguay; an anecdote about Toscanini conducting in Montevideo; Serebrier's time as a student at the Curtis Institute of Music; and his first meeting with Stokowski when Stokowski conducted Serebrier's Symphony no. 1.

ArchivalResource: Tape 1 sound cassette : analog.Tape 1 sound tape reel : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 tracks, NAB standard ; 10 1/2 in., 1/4 in. tapeSound disc digital : 4 3/4 in.Transcript 23 leaves.1 folder.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155861127 View

Vincent Persichetti collection of noncommercial recordings, 1940-1987

Title: Vincent Persichetti collection of noncommercial recordings 1940-1987

American composer and pianist.

ArchivalResource:

http://archives.nypl.org/rha/20461 View

King, Larry, 1932-1990,. Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, June 8, 1978 [sound recording].

Title: Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, June 8, 1978 [sound recording].

King discusses Stokowski's participation with the American Symphony Orchestra in the Musical Offering for Peace and Unity, a day of concerts in Trinity Church in 1971 protesting the Vietnam War.

ArchivalResource: Tape 1 sound cassette : analog.Tape 1 sound tape reel : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 tracks, NAB standard ; 10 1/2 in., 1/4 in. tape.Sound disc digital : 4 3/4 in.Transcript 6 leaves.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155862465 View

Delarova, Eugenia,. Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Apr. 17, 1978 [sound recording].

Title: Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Apr. 17, 1978 [sound recording].

Delarova describes dance performances of Rite of Spring and Brahms's Symphony No. 4 accompanied by Stokowski and the Philadelphia Orchestra in the late 1920s and 1930s; she also discusses ASO board politics and social occasions at his houses in California. She mentions Martha Graham, Marlene Dietrich, and Evangeline Johnson.

ArchivalResource: Tape 1 sound cassette : analog.Tape 1 sound tape reel : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 tracks, NAB standard ; 10 1/2 in., 1/4 in. tape.Sound disc digital : 4 3/4 in.Transcript 18 leaves.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155861599 View

Dunkel, Paul,. Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, June 3, 1978 [sound recording].

Title: Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, June 3, 1978 [sound recording].

Dunkel discusses Stokowski's hiring (including his own audition) and firing for the ASO; Stokowski's rotation of seating within sections; performing Afternoon of a Faun with Stokowski; Stokowski's arrangements; Stokowski's approach in rehearsals; Stokowski in comparison with Toscanini and Markevitch; and baseball games between the ASO and the New York Philharmonic.

ArchivalResource: Tape 1 sound cassette : analog.Tape 1 sound tape reel : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 tracks, NAB standard ; 10 1/2 in., 1/4 in. tape.Sound disc digital : 4 3/4 in.Transcript 19 leaves.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155861580 View

Warkow, Stewart,. Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Mar. 2, 1976.

Title: Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Mar. 2, 1976.

Stewart Warkow discusses his relationship with Stokowski from their first meeting in 1954 mentioning the Symphony of the Air; the founding and first years of the American Symphony Orchestra; Stokowski's auditions of young musicians; Stokowski's hip injury and rehearsals for conducting Turandot at the Metropolitan Opera; his relationships with his office staff, his sons, and Gloria Vanderbilt.

ArchivalResource: Tape 1 sound cassette : analog.Tape 1 sound tape reel : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 tracks, NAB standard ; 10 1/2 in., 1/4 in. tapeSound disc digital : 4 3/4 in.Transcript 16 leaves.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155861032 View

Eger, Joseph, 1925-,. Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, July 28, 1978 [sound recording].

Title: Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, July 28, 1978 [sound recording].

Eger discusses his awareness of Stokowski while a student at the Curtis Institute; his tenure as assistant conductor of the American Symphony Orchestra under Stokowski, particularly his role in the performance of Ives' Symphony No. 4; Stokowski in comparison to other conductors, only naming Monteux in particular; Stokowski's adjustments in orchestration; and Stokowski's responses to world events.

ArchivalResource: Tape 2 sound cassettes : analog.Tape 1 sound tape reel : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 tracks, NAB standard ; 10 1/2 in., 1/4 in. tape.Sound disc digital : 4 3/4 in.Transcript 12 leaves.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155861634 View

Rubin, Samuel,. Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Apr. 7, 1977 [sound recording].

Title: Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Apr. 7, 1977 [sound recording].

Sam Rubin discusses meeting Stokowski; financial support for the American Symphony Orchestra; Stokowski's children's concerts at Carnegie Hall; and mentions Isaac Stern, Carlo Maria Giulini, and Dan Rather's interview with Stokowski.

ArchivalResource: Tape 1 sound cassette : analog.Tape 1 sound tape reel : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 tracks, NAB standard ; 10 1/2 in., 1/4 in. tapeSound disc digital : 4 3/4 in.Transcript 11 leaves.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155861265 View

Foss, Lukas, 1922-2009. Lukas Foss papers, circa 1926-2000 (bulk 1936-1995).

Title: Lukas Foss papers, circa 1926-2000 (bulk 1936-1995).

The collection documents the life and career of Lukas Foss. The music materials consist of holograph manuscript scores and parts, and sketches. Later compositions, especially those which reflect his interests in twelve-tone and aleatory music, are accompanied by extensive supplementary notes, tone rows, mathematical charts, and performance instructions. Photocopied scores and parts often include annotations by Foss or various conductors and performers. The correspondence contains items to and from such notable musical figures as Luciano Berio, Leonard Bernstein, Pierre Boulez, John Cage, Elliott Carter, Aaron Copland, Henry Cowell, Paul Hindemith, Mauricio Kagel, Yehudi Menuhin, Olivier Messiaen, Eugene Ormandy, Kristoff Penderecki, Mistislav Rostropovich, Karlheinz Stockhausen, Igor Stravinsky, Toru Takemitsu, and Iannis Xenakis. The business papers include correspondence with organizations and lesser known individuals, programs, clippings, and legal or financial documents related to Foss' tenure with various orchestras in the United States and abroad, including the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra, Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, Tokyo Philharmonic, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. In addition, there is information on many of Foss' commissions, performances, and teaching relationships involving the Buffalo, Chicago, Cincinnati and Cleveland orchestras and the American Symphony, as well as other orchestras, festivals, universities and conservatories across the country. Additional files consist of lecture notes and correspondence with universities, ideas for concert programming, writings by or about Foss, and miscellaneous documents for other topics of interest. The collection also contains Foss' extensive file of correspondence, clippings, notes, programs, and promotional items related to specific musical works.

ArchivalResource: around 5000 items (39 containers, 18.5 linear feet)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/71130018 View

Heckscher, Claude,. Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Jan. 29, 1979 [sound recording].

Title: Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Jan. 29, 1979 [sound recording].

Heckscher discusses Stokowski's etymology for the word "jazz." They discuss meetings of the board of directors of the American Symphony Orchestra, mentioning conflict between Stokowski and Stewart Warkow; and also mentioning Cyma and Sam Rubin; a dinner at Gracie Mansion in honor of Stokowski, mentioning John Lindsay and Mary Lindsay, Skitch Henderson, Arthur Schlesinger, and Jacqueline Kennedy.

ArchivalResource: Tape 1 sound cassette : analog.Tape 1 sound tape reel : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 tracks, NAB standard ; 10 1/2 in., 1/4 in. tapeSound disc digital : 4 3/4 in.Transcript 9 leaves.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155861350 View

Bender, Natalie Myra,. Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, June 5, 1979 [sound recording].

Title: Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, June 5, 1979 [sound recording].

Bender discusses performances by Stokowski and the American Symphony Orchestra in connection with the killings of Martin Luther King, Jr., and the protesters at Kent State University; and Stokowski's desire to get away from New York and the American Symphony Orchestra and move to England.

ArchivalResource: Tape 1 sound cassette : analog.Tape 1 sound tape reel : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 tracks, NAB standard ; 10 1/2 in., 1/4 in. tape.Sound disc digital : 4 3/4 in.Transcript 6 leaves.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155862227 View

Frank, Philip,. Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Sept. 3, 1977 [sound recording].

Title: Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Sept. 3, 1977 [sound recording].

Frank discusses his experiences playing under Stokowski; his impressions of Stokowski as a conductor; Stokowski's relationship with the NBC Symphony Orchestra; and a comparison of Stokowski and Toscanini. He mentions Efrem Zimbalist, Sr.

ArchivalResource: Tape 1 sound cassette : analog.Tape 1 sound tape reel : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 tracks, NAB standard ; 10 1/2 in., 1/4 in. tape.Sound disc digital : 4 3/4 in.Transcript 7 leaves.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155861998 View

Fischer, William Pearson,. Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Dec. 9, 1978 [sound recording].

Title: Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Dec. 9, 1978 [sound recording].

Fischer discusses how he first got involved with Stokowski and brought him back to Philadelphia for his 50th anniversary season; Stokowski's physical condition toward the end of his life, particularly hypoglycemia, and Natalie Bender's care of him; the conflict with José Serebrier, one of Stokowski's associate conductors with the American Symphony Orchestra; and David Kendig, a fanatical follower of Stokowski.

ArchivalResource: Tape 1 sound cassette : analog.Tape 1 sound tape reel : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 tracks, NAB standard ; 10 1/2 in., 1/4 in. tape.Sound disc digital : 4 3/4 in.Transcript 12 leaves.1 folder.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155861745 View

Aaron, Arthur,. Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, June 6, 1979 [sound recording].

Title: Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, June 6, 1979 [sound recording].

Aaron discusses performances by Stokowski and the American Symphony Orchestra in connection with the killings of Martin Luther King, Jr., and the protesters at Kent State University; and the biographical projects of Curtis Davis and Abram Chasins.

ArchivalResource: Tape 1 sound cassette : analog.Tape 1 sound tape reel : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 tracks, NAB standard ; 10 1/2 in., 1/4 in. tape.Sound disc digital : 4 3/4 in.Transcript 7 leaves.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155862229 View

Menuhin, Yehudi, 1916-1999,. Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Jan. 16, 1978 [sound recording].

Title: Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Jan. 16, 1978 [sound recording].

Menuhin recounts an anecdote about a woman in Lima, Peru, giving him a message for Stokowski. He mentions that he played as a soloist with the Philadelphia Orchestra under Stokowski and that he conducted the American Symphony Orchestra three times, at Stokowski's invitation. He gives a favorable overall opinion of Stokowski as a conductor.

ArchivalResource: Tape 1 sound cassette : analog.Tape 1 sound tape reel : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 tracks, NAB standard ; 10 1/2 in., 1/4 in. tape.Sound disc digital : 4 3/4 in.Transcript 6 leaves.1 folder.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155861414 View

Lukas Foss Papers, circa 1926-2000, 1936-1995

Title: Lukas Foss Papers circa 1926-2000 1936-1995

Lukas Foss was an American composer, conductor, pianist, and educator. The collection, which documents his life and career, consists of music holograph manuscript scores and parts, sketches, correspondence, business papers, programs, clippings, promotional materials, contracts, and financial documents.

ArchivalResource: approximately 5,000 items; 39 containers; 18.5 linear feet

http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu012002 View

Jalas, Jussi,. Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Nov. 16, 1977 [sound recording].

Title: Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Nov. 16, 1977 [sound recording].

Jalas reminisces about Sibelius and discusses the first meeting of Stokowski and Sibelius in Finland; Sibelius' opinion of a Stokowski performance of his fourth symphony; Stokowski's visit to a Russian Orthodox monastery to learn about Russian Orthodox singing; his own memories of Stokowski's rehearsal and performance in Helsinki of Sibelius' first symphony; Toscanini's recording of Sibelius' second symphony; and his experience guest conducting the American Symphony Orchestra and Stokowski's gracious response. He mentions Stewart Warkow and Robert Kajanus.

ArchivalResource: Tape 1 sound cassette : analog.Tape 1 sound tape reel : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 tracks, NAB standard ; 10 1/2 in., 1/4 in. tape.Sound disc digital : 4 3/4 in.Transcript 7 leaves.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155861427 View

Jones, Elayne,. Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Nov. 6, 1976 [sound recording].

Title: Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Nov. 6, 1976 [sound recording].

Jones discusses her background, including her training at Juilliard; her experiences performing under Stokowski in the New York City Opera orchestra and the American Symphony Orchestra; recording with Stokowski; her departure for and later from the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra; Stokowski's impact on her development as a musician; Stokowski's varied orchestra seatings and generally innovative approach; and Stokowski in comparison to Koussevitzky.

ArchivalResource: Tape 1 sound cassette : analog.Tape 1 sound tape reel : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 tracks, NAB standard ; 10 1/2 in., 1/4 in. tape.Sound disc digital : 4 3/4 in.Transcript 9 leaves.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155862496 View

Mott, Stewart,. Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Jan. 7, 1981 [sound recording].

Title: Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Jan. 7, 1981 [sound recording].

Mott discusses the departure of benefactor Sam Rubin from the Board of the American Symphony Orchestra.

ArchivalResource: Tape 1 sound cassette : analog.Tape 1 sound tape reel : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 tracks, NAB standard ; 10 1/2 in., 1/4 in. tape.Sound disc digital : 4 3/4 in.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155862405 View

Claflin, Avery, 1898-1979,. Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Dec. 17, 1977 [sound recording].

Title: Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Dec. 17, 1977 [sound recording].

Clafin discusses his first meeting with Stokowski at a party at which Stokowski told about his first meeting with Sibelius and gave a negative opinion of Berlioz as an orchestrator. He discusses Stokowski's relationship with the board of the American Symphony Orchestra.

ArchivalResource: Tape 1 sound cassette : analog.Tape 1 sound tape reel : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 tracks, NAB standard ; 10 1/2 in., 1/4 in. tape.Sound disc digital : 4 3/4 in.Transcript 4 leaves.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155861523 View

Katz, David,. Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Oct. 4, 1978 [sound recording].

Title: Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Oct. 4, 1978 [sound recording].

Katz recalls his first meetings with Stokowski and the formation of the American Symphony Orchestra. He discusses Stokowski's rehearsals and performances of the Ives Symphony no. 4; Stokowski's advice to him regarding conducting Debussy's La Mer; and Stokowski's recordings of Mahler's Symphony no. 2. He mentions Maxwell Lehman, Hans Schwieger, Natalie Bender, Jack Baumgarten, and photos of Stokowski with his children.

ArchivalResource: Tape 1 sound cassette : analog.Tape 1 sound tape reel : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 tracks, NAB standard ; 10 1/2 in., 1/4 in. tapeSound disc digital : 4 3/4 in.Transcript 9 leaves.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155861243 View

Price, Paul, 1921-1986. Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Oct. 8, 1978 [sound recording].

Title: Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Oct. 8, 1978 [sound recording].

Price recalls first performing under Stokowski during his visits to the University of Illinois. He describes a premiere of a piano concerto by Paul Ben-Heim with Amiram Rigai as soloist. He also offers his opinion on Stokowski as a conductor of modern music.

ArchivalResource: Tape 1 sound cassette : analog.Tape 1 sound tape reel : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 tracks, NAB standard ; 10 1/2 in., 1/4 in. tape.Sound disc digital : 4 3/4 in.Transcript 6 leaves.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155861402 View

Scribner, William,. Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Mar. 1, 1980 [sound recording].

Title: Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Mar. 1, 1980 [sound recording].

Scribner discusses Stokowski and the American Symphony Orchestra; 1 page of typed reminiscences of Stokowski by Scribner, dated Feb. 1980 is in folder 385.

ArchivalResource: Tape 2 sound cassettes : analog.Tape 1 sound tape reel : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 tracks, NAB standard ; 10 1/2 in., 1/4 in. tape.Sound disc digital : 4 3/4 in.1 folder

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155861792 View

Aaron, Arthur,. Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Jan. 7, 1981 [sound recording].

Title: Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Jan. 7, 1981 [sound recording].

Aaron discusses the departure of benefactor Sam Rubin from the Board of the American Symphony Orchestra.

ArchivalResource: Tape 1 sound cassette : analog.Tape 1 sound tape reel : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 tracks, NAB standard ; 10 1/2 in., 1/4 in. tape.Sound disc digital : 4 3/4 in.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155862408 View

Finlay, Terence J. Eulogy for Leopold Stokowski, Sept. 18, 1977 [sound recording].

Title: Eulogy for Leopold Stokowski, Sept. 18, 1977 [sound recording].

Memorial service at St. Bartholomew's, Stokowski's first position in the United States, includes memories of Stokowski's arrival in 1905, his return in 1972, his founding of the American Symphony Orchestra and two choral works by Stokowski: Benedicite, omnia opera Domini, and Pianissimo amen.

ArchivalResource: Tape 1 sound cassette : analog.Tape 1 sound tape reel : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 tracks, NAB standard ; 10 1/2 in., 1/4 in. tape.Sound disc digital : 4 3/4 in.Transcript 4 leaves.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155861393 View

Aaron, Arthur,. Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Feb. 17, 1977 [sound recording].

Title: Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Feb. 17, 1977 [sound recording].

Arthur Aaron discusses the founding of the American Symphony Orchestra, personnel management, union rules, Stokowski's rehearsals, his auditions and audition book, and motivating the orchestra. He also discusses Stokowski's social concerns, hiring women and minority performers, performing concerts in hospitals, his opposition to the Vietnam War, and impromptu memorials that he organized immediately following the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the shooting of students at Kent State University.

ArchivalResource: Tape 1 sound cassette : analog.Tape 1 sound tape reel : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 tracks, NAB standard ; 10 1/2 in., 1/4 in. tapeSound disc digital : 4 3/4 in.Transcript 16 leaves.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155861225 View

Bender, Natalie Myra,. Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, May 22, 1979 [sound recording].

Title: Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, May 22, 1979 [sound recording].

In a conversation whose transcript is labeled "Second Part" because it doesn't cover the first half of the recording, Bender discusses Stokowski's reasons for moving to England, including the age of his boys and all the things other than conducting that he had to do to keep the American Symphony Orchestra going; and how they found Nether Wallop, their house in England.;

ArchivalResource: Tape 1 sound cassette : analog.Tape 1 sound tape reel : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 tracks, NAB standard ; 10 1/2 in., 1/4 in. tape.Sound disc digital : 4 3/4 in.Transcript 6 leaves.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155861763 View

Rubin, Cyma,. Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Mar. 10, 1976.

Title: Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Mar. 10, 1976.

Cyma Rubin discusses Stokowski's philosophy in forming the American Symphony Orchestra, the early concerts, commissioning works for the Orchestra from David Amram, Alan Hovhaness, and Gian Carlo Menotti; the Orchestra's performance of Charles Ives' Symphony [no. 4]; her work (with husband Samuel Rubin) fund raising for the American Symphony Orchestra, including arrangements for a benefit concert honoring Pablo Casals (in connection with this event she discusses Casals' political views and mentions Yehudi Menuhin and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis). She discusses her promotion of the children's concerts performed by the Orchestra and conducted by Stokowski including his reaction to the Beatles who had performed in Carnegie Hall the evening before his concert for teens (1964).

ArchivalResource: Tape 1 sound cassette : analog.Tape 1 sound tape reel : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 tracks, NAB standard ; 10 1/2 in., 1/4 in. tapeSound disc digital : 4 3/4 in.Transcript 21 leaves.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155861034 View

Cox, Ainslee,. Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Jan. 2, 1981 [sound recording].

Title: Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Jan. 2, 1981 [sound recording].

Cox discusses "O'Dwyer concert, ASO [American Symphony Orchestra], Bernstein."

ArchivalResource: Tape 1 sound cassette : analog.Tape 1 sound tape reel : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 tracks, NAB standard ; 10 1/2 in., 1/4 in. tape.Sound disc digital : 4 3/4 in.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155862394 View