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Conversations with Ansermet

BBC Radio 3
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Shortly before his death Ernest Ansermet recorded in his Geneva home some vivid conversations with ROBERT CHESTERMAN Of CBC
In this programme he talks about his own musical training, his views on the conductor's art. his reminiscences of Toscanini, Nikisch, Mottl, and working for the Diaghilev Ballet.
(Recording made available by courtesy of cbc: second broadcast)

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Ernest Ansermet
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Robert Chesterman
Source: Radio Times

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