Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Oct. 24, 1978 [sound recording].

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Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Oct. 24, 1978 [sound recording].

Langton discusses his background in music and theatre; meeting Stokowski; producing the Empire State Music Festival; the Symphony of the Air; rehearsals and performances of Carl Orff's Midsummer Night's Dream. He mentions Basil Rathbone, Red Bottons, and other performers; and Stokowski's divorce from Gloria Vanderbilt.

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. tapeSound disc digital : 4 3/4 in.Transcript 19 leaves.

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