Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Oct. 28, 1976 [sound recording].

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Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Oct. 28, 1976 [sound recording].

Lieberson discusses his composition for Stokowski's 90th birthday; Stravinsky's opinion of Stokowski; Stokowski's premiers of Stravinsky's works; the reaction to the first performance of Schoenberg's violin concerto in Philadelphia, and other premiers. They discuss Stokowski's correspondence with Lieberson, quoting from Stokowski's letters; and discuss recordings of Bloch, Messiaen, Khatchaturian, Griffes, Sibelius and others. They also discuss their acquaintance with Gloria Vanderbilt, and mention Michael Myerberg and the All-American Youth Orchestra, as well as the New York Philharmonic.

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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