Notes on Stokowski recording sessions, May 31-June 1, 1977.

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Notes on Stokowski recording sessions, May 31-June 1, 1977.

Oliver Daniel and Donald J. Ott attended a recording session at the EMI Studios, Abbey Road, London on May 31, 1977, where Stokowski was recording Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 4 with the National Philharmonic Orchestra. Oliver and Ott recall details of this session; their conversations with Stokowski; their conversations with Natalie Bender about writing Stokowski's biography; mentioning the death of Goddard Lieberson.

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 8 leaves.

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