Theodore Lipkowski and Mike Griffin
Recorded
May 9, 2019
Archived
May 9, 2019
45:47 minutes
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Id:
chi002998
Description
Theodore Lipkowski (93) talks to his friend Mike Griffin (72) about being a member of the chorus of the Lyric Opera of Chicago when it first began in 1954.Subject Log / Time Code
MG asks TL about his involvement in the Lyric Opera of Chicago's first season.
TL talks about his impression of Maria Callas.
TL talks about his chorus audition.
TL talks about staging and lighting in the early years.
TL talks about the production of "Paradise Lost."
TL talks about performing "Paradise Lost" at La Scala in Milan and at The Vatican for Pope John Paul II.
TL talks about meeting his wife.
TL talks about how he became interested in opera while singing with a Polish men's singing group.
Participants
- Theodore Lipkowski
- Mike Griffin