Interview conducted by Ben Grauer, Dec. 31, 1978 [sound recording].

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Interview conducted by Ben Grauer, Dec. 31, 1978 [sound recording].

Katims discusses playing as first viola under Toscanini and reflects on Toscanini's conducting style.

Tape 2 sound cassettes : analog.Tape 2 sound tape reels : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 tracks, NAB standard ; 10 1/2 in., 1/4 in. tape.Sound disc digital : 4 3/4 in.

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Toscanini, Arturo, 1867-1957

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Conductor. From the description of Arturo Toscanini souvenir card, 1952 summer. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 501180914 Italian conductor, considered one of the greatest of the early 20th century. Started his career in Italy and spent much of his later years in the United States. From the description of Autograph letter signed, from Toscanini to Mme Emmy Destinn, n.d. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 754872455 Italian conductor. From the descr...

Grauer, Ben

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Born in Staten Island, N.Y., Benjamin Franklin Grauer (1908-1977) had a prosperous career as a child actor in the 1920s, both in film and on Broadway. He graduated from Townsend Harris Hall High School, the preparatory school for City College of New York, and he received his B.A. from City College in 1930. Grauer started in radio as an actor but soon became part of the broadcasting staff at the National Broadcasting Company. On the radio, he was associated with Walter Winchell, Eleanor Roosevelt...

Katims, Milton, 1909-2006

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American violist and conductor. From the description of Interview conducted by Ben Grauer, Dec. 31, 1978 [sound recording]. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155861594 Milton Katims (1909-2006) was a violist and orchstra conductor who led the Seattle Symphony Orchestra from 1954-1976. From the description of Milton Katims collection of musical scores, circa 1913-1977. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 244963442 ...