Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Nov. 17, 1977 [sound recording].

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Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Nov. 17, 1977 [sound recording].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155861429

Lessard discusses Stokowski's rehearsal and performance of his Cantilena for Oboe and String Orchestra; his first awareness of Stokowski through Cowell; and Cowell's imprisonment in San Quentin. Mentions oboist Robert Bloom, piano teacher Elise Belenky, composer Percy Grainger, and Sidney Robertson Cowell.

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. tape.Sound disc digital : 4 3/4 in.Transcript 5 leaves.

University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library

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University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library

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Cowell, Henry, 1897-1965

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Lessard, John, 1920-2003

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