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The Friday Feature: the Great Leveller

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

The Hungarian-born conductor Fritz Reiner was
Music Director of the Chicago Symphony
Orchestra from 1953 to
1962. During this time he built it into one of the world's finest orchestras, and together they embarked on a series of now legendary recordings. Jonathan Swain speaks to some of those who worked with Reiner, including Janos Starker , Isaac Stern and Ray Still. Producer David Papp
(Vintage Years: Reiner in Chicago tomorrow at 3.00pm)

Contributors

Conductor:
Fritz Reiner
Unknown:
Jonathan Swain
Unknown:
Janos Starker
Unknown:
Isaac Stern
Unknown:
Ray Still.
Producer:
David Papp
Source: Radio Times

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