Dean of Tanglewood (1946-1964), piano soloist, accompanist and teacher, administrator and lecturer, 1910-
By: Ralph Berkowitz. An interview conducted by Carolyn Erbele, 1989-1991. Western Jewish History Center, Judah Magnes Museum, Berkeley, Calif.,
Contributors: Erbele, Carolyn.; Western Jewish History Center.; Bancroft Library. Regional Oral History Office.
Published: 1991
Subjects: Tanglewood Music Center.; Pianists -- United States -- Interviews.; Music -- United States -- 20th century.; Music teachers -- United States -- Interviews.; Jewish musicians -- Interviews.
Other titles: Donated oral histories collection.
Description: Ralph Berkowitz discusses his career as Dean and teacher at Tanglewood, recording vs. live performance, his artistic temperament, activities during World War II and the plight of the Jewish people. Many figures of the American music scene are referred to, including Leonard Bernstein, Samuel Barber, Aaron Copland, Serge Koussevitzky, Jan Peerce, and Gregor Piatigorsky.