Interviews with Fritz Reiner?

[Richard Sauer]

Are there any old broadcast interviews with Fritz Reiner? The only time
I've ever heard him speak was in the movie "Carnegie Hall". He has a scene
with Heifetz where they talk about the hardships of a soloist's life. If
you buy the DVD of "Carnegie Hall" you can scroll through some pictures of
Reiner relaxing by the pool at his home in Connecticut.

Rich

[GMS]

I've only heard 3 examples of Reiner speaking in addition to the
"Carnegie Hall" film. Steven Temmer interviewed him during the '57-'58
CSO season that was broadcast on WBAI in NY. There's also an interview
with Downes during a Met-Opera broadcast intermission. Then there's
the early '50's LP sampler issued by RCA where Reiner touts his recent
CSO recording of the Beethoven Seventh Symphony.

Gary Stucka
Cellist, Chicago Symphony Orchestra

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Post by GMS
I've only heard 3 examples of Reiner speaking in addition to the
"Carnegie Hall" film. Steven Temmer interviewed him during the '57-'58
CSO season that was broadcast on WBAI in NY. There's also an interview
with Downes during a Met-Opera broadcast intermission. Then there's
the early '50's LP sampler issued by RCA where Reiner touts his recent
CSO recording of the Beethoven Seventh Symphony.
Gary Stucka
Cellist, Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Gary's replies are all I know about.

Don Tait