Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Dec. 7, 1976 [sound recording].

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Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Dec. 7, 1976 [sound recording].

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Mennin discusses Stokowski's concert for the opening of Juilliard's new school on October 26, 1969 featuring Robert Schumann's Symphony no. 2; Stokowski's brilliant performance, professionalism and sense of humor. He discusses Stokowski's introduction of works by Schoenberg, Shostakovich, Stravinsky, Varèse, and Ives and a proposal made to Stokowski to conduct the Baltimore Symphony 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 15 leaves.

University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library

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