Oral history conducted by Sharon Eisenhour, October 14, 1991.

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Oral history conducted by Sharon Eisenhour, October 14, 1991.

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Krell discusses how he came to be a member of the Philadelphia Orchestra, the approach to sound production in the woodwind section of the orchestra, Leopold Stokowski's return engagements with the Philadelphia Orchestra, the experience of touring with the orchestra, the orchestra strike of 1966, and several aspects of Eugene Ormandy's career, including his skill as an accompanist, his preference for a higher tuning pitch, his way of relating to orchestra members, his conducting technique, his efficiency in the recording studio, and his last years with the orchestra. In this context Krell also offers opinions and anecdotes about William Kincaid, Marcel Tabuteau and Sol Schoenbach.

Tape : 1 sound cassette : analog, stereo., Dolby processed.Transcript : 42 leaves.

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Flutist (piccolo) with Philadelphia Orchestra, 1952-1981. From the description of Oral history conducted by Sharon Eisenhour, October 14, 1991. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155896106 Flutist, All-American Youth Orchestra; piccolo, Philadelphia Orchestra. From the description of Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Feb. 11, 1980 [sound recording]. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155862216 ...