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The life and times of Joseph Stalin an opera[--interview].

Title
The life and times of Joseph Stalin [sound recording] : an opera[--interview].
Publication
New York : WBAI, 1973.

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Disc 1AudioUse in library *LDC 37109 [CD] Disc 1Performing Arts Research Collections - Recorded Sound
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Additional Authors
  • Wilson, Robert, 1941-
  • Lloyd, Alan Huber, 1943-1986.
  • Demjen, Igor.
  • Weber, Julie.
  • Galasso, Michael.
  • Denby, Edwin, 1903-1983.
  • Curtis, Duncan.
  • Lubar, Cindy.
  • Snyder, Scotty.
  • Byrd Hoffman School of Byrds.
  • WBAI Radio (New York, N.Y.)
Description
3 sound discs (191 min.) : digital, stereo; 4 3/4 in.
Summary
Radio interview (interviewer unidentified) with Robert Wilson, Edwin Denby, and members of the Byrd Hoffman School of Byrds made just prior to the December 14, 1973, Brooklyn Academy of Music premiere of The life and times of Joseph Stalin. Also featured are several live performance excerpts and sound collages from the opera.
Donor/Sponsor
Gift of the Byrd Hoffman Water Mill Foundation.
Series Statement
Robert Wilson Audio/Visual Collection
Uniform Title
Emily likes the TV.
Subjects
Genre/Form
Talk shows.
Note
  • Compact disc.
  • The life and times of Joseph Stalin was written and directed by Robert Wilson. The music was composed by Alan Lloyd and Igor Demjen, with additional music by Julie Weber and Michael Galasso.
  • Donor's inventory numbers: QVA 02A, QVA 02B, QVA 02C.
  • Title and credits taken from the Brooklyn Academy of Music program.
Performer (note)
  • Robert Wilson, Cynthia Lubar, Edwin Denby, Scotty Snyder, Duncan Curtis, Igor Demjen.
Event (note)
  • Recorded for WBAI in New York City in December 1973.
Language (note)
  • In English with some French.
Contents
Disc 1. Interviews with Robert Wilson and Edwin Denby amidst sound and musical performances by Wilson, Denby, Duncan Curtis, Cynthia Lubar, Scotty Snyder, and other members of the Byrd Hoffman School of Byrds. Disc includes Lubar's speeches from Acts IV and VI, Curtis' music from Act IV, and Snyder's speeches from Acts II and VII (72 min.) -- Disc 2. Interview continues. Wilson discusses the music, and some music is performed live. Disc includes Wilson's speech from Act VII (60 min.) -- Disc 3. Demjen sound collages. Wilson discusses Christopher Knowles and Emily likes the TV. Interview is concluded (59 min.).
Call Number
*LDC 37109
OCLC
NYPG05-R10156
Title
The life and times of Joseph Stalin [sound recording] : an opera[--interview].
Imprint
New York : WBAI, 1973.
Series
Robert Wilson Audio/Visual Collection
Cast
Robert Wilson, Cynthia Lubar, Edwin Denby, Scotty Snyder, Duncan Curtis, Igor Demjen.
Event
Recorded for WBAI in New York City in December 1973.
Language
In English with some French.
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Local Subject
Experimental theater -- Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.)
Theater -- Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.)
Added Author
Wilson, Robert, 1941- Life and times of Joseph Stalin.
Wilson, Robert, 1941- interviewee.
Wilson, Robert, 1941- performer.
Lloyd, Alan Huber, 1943-1986. Life and times of Joseph Stalin.
Demjen, Igor. Performer
Weber, Julie.
Galasso, Michael.
Denby, Edwin, 1903-1983. Interviewee
Curtis, Duncan. Performer
Lubar, Cindy. Performer
Snyder, Scotty. Performer
Byrd Hoffman School of Byrds.
WBAI Radio (New York, N.Y.)
Added Title
Emily likes the TV.
Research Call Number
*LDC 37109
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