Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Dec. 4, 1977 [sound recording].

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Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Dec. 4, 1977 [sound recording].

Del Negro discusses his experiences of performing with Stokowski in the Philadelphia Orchestra, compares the conducting of Stokowski and Toscanini, and describes Stokowski's innovations with instruments and adjustments in scores, particularly Debussy's Fêtes.

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 13 leaves.

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