Interview : conducted by Oliver Daniel, Oct. 23, 1978.

Format:

Other

Author/Creator:

Lawrence, Harold, interviewee.

Contributor:

Daniel, Oliver, interviewer.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Knussen, Stuart.

Marcovici, Silvia.

London Symphony Orchestra.

Genre:

Interviews.

Oral histories (literary works)

Sound recordings.

Transcripts.

Physical Description:

1 audiocassette : analog

1 sound tape reel : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 tracks, NAB standard ; 10 1/2 in., 1/4 in. tape

digital ; 4 3/4 in.

7 leaves

Contained In:

Oliver Daniel Research Collection on Leopold Stokowski. Folder 683; Box 55, CD 135.

Place of Publication:

Oct. 23, 1978.

Biography/History:

General manager of the London Symphony Orchestra.

Summary:

Lawrence discusses his memories of Stokowski conducting the London Symphony Orchestra and gives examples of his interactions with members of the orchestra, including an anecdote about principal double bass player Stuart Knussen. He also shares his memories of Stokowski conducting the concert celebrating the 60th anniversary of the orchestra, in which Romanian violinist Silvia Marcovici was the soloist. He mentions Dorati, Tony D'Amato, and Edward Heath.

Notes:

Telephone conversation recorded on Oct. 23, 1978, Oakland, Calif.

Original copy: cassette tape 113; preservation copy: one 10 1/2 in. reel to reel tape 135; service copy: one compact disk CD 135. Preservation and service copies recorded December 2000.