The making of an orchestra : lecture, Feb. 4, 1963 [sound recording].

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The making of an orchestra : lecture, Feb. 4, 1963 [sound recording].

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Following an introduction by Jacobs in which she describes childhood encounters with Stokowski in Rittenhouse Square, Stokowski addresses issues of auditioning, the effect of concert halls on orchestral sound, and contemporary music, and then answers questions from the audience elaborating on these issues.

Tape 2 sound cassettes : analog.Tape 1 sound tape reel : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 tracks, NAB standard ; 10 1/2 in., 1/4 in. tape.sound disc : digital ; 4 3/4 in.Transcript 28 leaves.

University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library

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University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library

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