Interview, Dec. 2, 1977 [sound recording].

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Interview, Dec. 2, 1977 [sound recording].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155861548

In a radio conversation about the inaugural American Composers Alliance concert with an unidentified interviewer, Thorne describes his early professional work as a jazz musician and his transition to composition. He mentions Hindemith, David Diamond, and Eugene Ormandy. Daniel introduces a musical selection connected with concert and discusses the program.

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.

University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library

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University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library

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American Composers Alliance.

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