Messersmith, G.S. Radio address on occasion of broadcast to U.S. of Mexican musical composition played by Mexican Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Erich Kleiber., [1942] December 12

Pleased to be present at broadcast; musical appreciation in Mexico City highly developed; satisfying that much of best Mexican music is becoming better known in U.S. just as best of music from U.S. is becoming better known in U.S.; Mexican Philharmonic Orchestra one of leading musical organizations in the country and its performance equals that of orchestras of capitals of the Old World and U.S.; Kleiber is an old and cherished friend; has heard him conduct orchestras in Europe where he ranks as one of the greatest; he is also a man of courage, convictions, sympathies, and understanding which entitle him to the same high regard as a man which one has for him as an artist.