The Maestro Remembers: John DeMain–The Wisconsin Years

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Heard On University Of The Air

In a previous interview produced by PBS Wisconsin, longtime Madison Symphony conductor John DeMain traced his musical development from his Ohio childhood to his experiences conducting George Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess and working closely with Leonard Bernstein. In this sequel, he tells us about building an orchestra and selecting music that will attract and hold an audience.

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Episode Credits

  • Norman Gilliland Host
  • John DeMain
  • Lee Rayburn

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