Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Oct. 1, 1976 [sound recording].

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Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Oct. 1, 1976 [sound recording].

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Thomson discusses Stokowski's performances of Thomson's works; his attention to studying scores; his card catalog of scores he had studied and wished to perform; his Bach transcriptions; changes in Stokowski's conducting after age 50; and Toscanini's performances and attitudes towards Stokowski and Thomson. Thomson also mentions Lucia Davidova, Greta Garbo, Evangeline Johnson, and a story from Olga Samaroff about Stokowski's "intense Polishness."

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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Thomson, Virgil

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The hymn is How Firm a Foundation, words and music commonly ascribed to Robert Keene. The melody is also called Geard. Also quoted Yes, Jesus Loves Me and For He's A Jolly Good Fellow. Composed 1926-28. First performance New York, 22 February 1945, New York Philharmonic, the composer conducting.--Cf. Fleisher Collection. From the description of Symphony on a hymn tune / Virgil Thomson. [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 56078995 Composer. ...

Daniel, Oliver

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Radio producer, music publishing executive, and writer, who died in 1991. Member of the Board of Directors of the American Symphony Orchestra; co-founder of the Contemporary Music Society. From the description of Research collection on Leopold Stokowski, 1945-1995. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155862197 Oliver Daniel was vice-president of Broadcast Music Incorporated. he was also the author of an important book on Leopold Stokowski. F...