Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, May. 3, 1976.

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Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, May. 3, 1976.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155861055

Heuwell Tircuit discusses performing under Stokowski with the Houston Symphony Orchestra, Stokowski's preparation, orchestrations, rehearsals, and authority; his introduction of major works to the American repertoire, particularly Mahler's 8th symphony and Shostakovich's 10th symphony; his support for American composers, including Hovhaness; and Stokowski's transcriptions of Bach. Tircuit also mentions Fritz Reiner, George Szell, Serge Koussevitzky, and Emil Cooper and the Baton Rouge Orchestra.

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 10 leaves.

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