Reminiscences of Andre Watts : oral history, 1973.

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Reminiscences of Andre Watts : oral history, 1973.

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Childhood, musical education; maturation of technique and interpretive method; repertoire building; competition in the field; live vs. taped performances; discussion of genius; pressures of public life and career. Included is a dialogue between Watts and Leonard Bernstein during a recording session.

Transcript: 308 leaves.

Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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