Oral history conducted by Sharon Eisenhour, August 22, 1991.

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Oral history conducted by Sharon Eisenhour, August 22, 1991.

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Hilger discusses how she attained her position with the Philadelphia Orchestra, the transition from Leopold Stokowski to Eugene Ormandy as conductor of the Phila. Orch., what it was like to work for both conductors, orchestra tours, Ormandy's skill as an accompanist, conducting technique, dedication to the orchestra, and support of young artists, and what it was like being the first female full-time member of a major symphony orchestra. Hilger also offers opinions and anecdotes concerning Edna Phillips, Solomon, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Rudolf Serkin, Vladimir Sokoloff, Arturo Toscanini, Lorin Maazel, Catherine Baird, Mstislav Rostropovich, Sviataslov Richter, and Albert Einstein.

Tape : 1 sound cassette : analog, stereo., Dolby processed.Transcript : 68 leaves.

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Violoncellist, with Philadelphia Orchestra, 1935-1969. From the description of Oral history conducted by Sharon Eisenhour, August 22, 1991. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155896343 Violoncellist, member of Philadelphia Orchestra, 1935-1969. From the description of Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, July 26, 1979 [sound recording]. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155861778 ...