[T1S1] Respondent father of Loren Maazel; talks about parents' emmigration from Russia. Respondent describes musical family background; father violinist, concertmaster for Czar, first violinist with Metropolitan Opera Orchestra; brother, Marvin Maazel, concert pianist who traveled extensively throughout Europe and United States; mother sang as well. Respondent discusses own musical development; tells story about singing at Schubert Theater at age 16. Respondent recalls father's relationship with Metropolitan Opera conductor Arturo Toscanini. Respondent details views on music critics, criticism. Respondent talks about family's move to California; mentions studies in pharmacy school; explains how he became hospital equipment salesman. Respondent mentions courtship, marriage to wife Marion. Respondent reminisces about life, vocal education in Europe; explains how singers perfect tone, gives vocal examples. Respondent recall's son Loren's birth in Paris, March 6, 1930; talks about Loren's early musical gift.
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.290_t1s1
Relation
ais196440.290
"Maazel, Lincoln - November 11, 1994" Metadata
Metadata Details
Title
Maazel, Lincoln - November 11, 1994
Creator
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Pittsburgh Section
Description
Respondent Musician and vocalist, born 1902.
Contributor
Maazel, Lincoln (interviewee), Harrison, Mary;Dinman, Gabrielle (interviewer), University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Date
1994-11-11
Type
oral histories (literary genre), Sound
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.290
Rights
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