Speaking of Music

This interview, commentary, and discussion program features some of the greatest composers, performers, and critics of the music world.

Critics and gifted musicians offer their talents to the radio-listening public. Brief but probing introductions of musical performances (which are not included in the archival collection) enthrall the listener and span genres.

The show, broadcast from 1952 to 1955, includes guests such as composer Morton Gould, pianist and composer Walter Hendl, violinist Yehudi Menuhin, pianist Gyorgy Sandor, composer Elie Siegmeister, music commentator Walter Stegman, and violinist Isaac Stern.

Stories

Yehudi Menuhin

Concert and Recording Music

Edwin Franko Goldman

The Glyndebourne Festival Opera

Jack Lowe and Arthur Whittemore

Anna Russell

Antal Dorati

What is the Future of Opera in English?

Alfred Zwiebel

Warwick Braithwaite

Alfred Zwiebel

Walter Stegman

Elie Siegmeister

Mrs. Hicks

Alan Shulman Promos

WNYC Archives

Established in the year 2000, the New York Public Radio Archives are the station's physical link to its rich and storied past.

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