Oral history conducted by Sharon Eisenhour, October 29, 1992.

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Oral history conducted by Sharon Eisenhour, October 29, 1992.

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Kupferberg relates the background involved in his work on the book, Those fabulous Philadelphians, including details concerning his interviews of Leopold Stokowski and Eugene Ormandy. In regard to Eugene Ormandy, Kupferberg discusses his early career at the Capitol Theater, the origin of the Ormandy name, his qualities as a conductor, his musical memory, his choice of repertoire, his rehearsal technique, his regard for Arturo Toscanini, the qualifications he considered important in choosing his successor, the players' opinions of him, and his legacy in general. Kupferberg also offers opinions and anecdotes concerning others, including Arthur Judson, C. Wanton Balis, William Smith, Gretel Ormandy, Martin Ormandy, Sol Hurok, George Szell, Erich Leinsdorf, and Riccardo Muti.

Tape : 1 sound cassette : analog, stereo., Dolby processed.Transcript : 46 leaves.

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Music critic and author of Those Fabulous Philadelphians. From the description of Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Apr. 19, 1978 [sound recording]. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155861640 Senior editor of Parade magazine; author of book about the Philadelphia Orchestra, Those fabulous Philadelphians (1969). From the description of Oral history conducted by Sharon Eisenhour, October 29, 1992. (University of Pennsylvania Library). W...