Oral history conducted by Sharon Eisenhour, December 7, 1992.

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Oral history conducted by Sharon Eisenhour, December 7, 1992.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155901723

Firkušný discusses the personal and working relationship he had with Eugene Ormandy, his experiences as a soloist with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Ormandy's skill as an accompanist and stature as a conductor. He also discusses the characteristics unique to the Philadelphia Orchestra under directors Leopold Stokowski, Ormandy, and Riccardo Muti.

Tape : 1 sound cassette : analog, stereo., Dolby processed.Transcript : 18 leaves.

University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library

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Concert pianist. From the description of Oral history conducted by Sharon Eisenhour, December 7, 1992. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155901723 American pianist of Czech birth. From the description of Autograph letters signed (3), dated : New York [and n.p.], 8 March, 12 April and 4 November 1943, to Wiktor [Labunski], 1943 Mar. 8, Apr. 12, and Nov. 4. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270577356 ...