Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Nov. 27, 1976.

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Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Nov. 27, 1976.

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Mayes describes auditioning for Stokowski in 1936; Eugene Ormandy's early years with the Philadelphia Orchestra; he mentions Heifetz, Rostropovich, Monteux, Toscanini, and has an extended discussion of Koussevitzky. He discusses recording engineering and Charles O'Connell of RCA Victor; traveling with Stokowski's All-American Youth Orchestra; Stokowski's repertoire with the Philadelphia Orchestra; Stokowski's podium; conductor William Smith and composer Wallingford Riegger.

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 13 leaves.

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