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Mitch Miller introduces three cuts of music (not included):
Jean Sibelius - The Swan of Tuonela
Vaughan Williams - Concerto for Oboe and Strings
Mozart - Concerto in C Major for Oboe and Strings
Audio courtesy of the NYC Municipal Archives WNYC Collection
WNYC archives id: 72657
Municipal archives id: LT3742
Hosted by:
Mitch Miller
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