Interview : conducted by Oliver Daniel, May 14, 1979.

Format:

• Other

Author/Creator:

• Rorem, Ned, 1923-2022, interviewee.

Contributor:

• Daniel, Oliver, interviewer.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

• Rorem, Ned, 1923-2022. Eagles.
• Fantasia (Motion picture).

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.
• 9 leaves

Contained In:

Oliver Daniel Research Collection on Leopold Stokowski. Folder 782; Box 57, CD 191.

Place of Publication:

May 14, 1979.

Biography/History:

American composer, pianist, and writer.

Summary:

Rorem discusses Stokowski's influence on him when he was growing up; Stokowski's performance of Rorem's music, including Eagles and Pilgrims, and his promotion of contemporary music in general; and Fantasia. He mentions Stravinsky and Benjamin Weber.

Notes:

• Telephone interview recorded on May 14, 1979, Nantucket, Mass.
• Original copy: cassette tape 162; preservation copy: one 10 1/2 in. reel to reel tape 191; service copy: one compact disk CD 191. Preservation and service copies recorded December 2000.