[1] Anne Edwards, Maria Callas (2001), page 245.
Father: Peter Schippers (Westinghouse distributor)
Mother: Anna Nanninga
Wife: Elaine Phipps ("Nonie", m. 17-Apr-1965, d. 1973 cancer)
Boyfriend: Gian-Carlo Menotti
University: Curtis Institute of Music
University: Yale University
Professor: Music, College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati (1972-)
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Music Director (1970-77)
New York City Opera Resident Conductor (1952-)
Risk Factors: Smoking