Dorian, Frederick - 1975 - Tape 3, Side 6

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[T3S6] discussion of interest in the arts; retirement in 1975 and post retirement activities; commute to Curtis Institute of Music once a month; travels in Europe and United States; Conductor, Carnegie Mellon Chorus and Orchestra; founder of Opera Department at CMU; local and national broadcast of CMU concerts; community service activities; music critic for "Pittsburgh Post Gazette" for two years; WPA concerts, Otto Klemperer role in this project; exposure to anti-Semitism in United States; discussion of work through the Andrew Mellon Foundation to explore the arts that results in a book "Commitment to Culture"; invitation to the White House by president Lyndon Johnson in recognition of the book; discussion of Friendship Club; views on religion; guest lecturer/director at Marlboro Music Society; reflections on career.