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Conversations with Yehudi Menuhin – Mykonos, June 1994
directed by Bruno Monsaingeon; produced by Bettina Rettig, Hélène Le Coeur, fl. 1988 and Pierre-Olivier Bardet, 1951-, EuroArts Music International and Idéale Audience; interview by Bruno Monsaingeon (Berlin State: EuroArts, 1994), 3 hours 6 mins
Bruno Monsaingeon is famous for getting up close and personal to world-class artists in his documentaries. In this invaluable historical document, he offers the audience an intimate portrait of living-legend violinist Yehudi Menuhin - talking about everything from his musical career, politics, his childhood and fa...
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directed by Bruno Monsaingeon; produced by Bettina Rettig, Hélène Le Coeur, fl. 1988 and Pierre-Olivier Bardet, 1951-, EuroArts Music International and Idéale Audience; interview by Bruno Monsaingeon (Berlin State: EuroArts, 1994), 3 hours 6 mins
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Bruno Monsaingeon is famous for getting up close and personal to world-class artists in his documentaries. In this invaluable historical document, he offers the audience an intimate portrait of living-legend violinist Yehudi Menuhin - talking about everything from his musical career, politics, his childhood and family and his work as an ambassador for peace and understanding in the world.
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Bettina Rettig, Hélène Le Coeur, fl. 1988, Pierre-Olivier Bardet, 1951-, EuroArts Music International, Idéale Audience
Author / Creator
Bruno Monsaingeon
Date Published / Released
1994
Publisher
EuroArts
Person Discussed
Yehudi Menuhin, 1916-1999
Topic / Theme
Politics, Music careers, Performing arts life, Violin
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1994 EuroArts Music International
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Copland Portrait
directed by Terry Sanders, 1931-; composed by Aaron Copland, 1900-1990; conducted by Aaron Copland, 1900-1990; produced by Freida Lee Mock, fl. 1967-2013 and Terry Sanders, 1931-, United States Information Agency (Santa Monica, CA: American Film Foundation, 1967), 30 mins
Aaron Copland is considered by many to be America's premier composer. His musical works range from ballet and orchestra to choral music and movie scores. "Copland Portrait" is a rare intimate portrait of a man and his music. Filmed at Copland's home in Peekskill, N.Y., at Tanglewood, and in Washington D.C., this a...
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directed by Terry Sanders, 1931-; composed by Aaron Copland, 1900-1990; conducted by Aaron Copland, 1900-1990; produced by Freida Lee Mock, fl. 1967-2013 and Terry Sanders, 1931-, United States Information Agency (Santa Monica, CA: American Film Foundation, 1967), 30 mins
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Aaron Copland is considered by many to be America's premier composer. His musical works range from ballet and orchestra to choral music and movie scores. "Copland Portrait" is a rare intimate portrait of a man and his music. Filmed at Copland's home in Peekskill, N.Y., at Tanglewood, and in Washington D.C., this award winning film is a must for all lovers of American classical music.
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Performance
Contributor
Aaron Copland, 1900-1990, Freida Lee Mock, fl. 1967-2013, Terry Sanders, 1931-, United States Information Agency
Author / Creator
Aaron Copland, 1900-1990, Terry Sanders, 1931-
Date Published / Released
1967
Publisher
American Film Foundation
Person Discussed
Aaron Copland, 1900-1990
Topic / Theme
Revolution and Protest context, Music and Social Change, Music careers, Music composition, The Arts
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1967 American Film Foundation
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The Curse of the Gothic Symphony
directed by Randall Wood, 1969-; produced by Veronica Fury, fl. 2005; performed by Eugene Gilfedder, fl. 1993-2015, Veronica Fury and John Curro, 1932- (New York, NY: First Run Features, 2011), 1 hour 22 mins
The Curse of the Gothic Symphony follows the journey of a fanatical and eclectic group of music lovers who aspire to break the curse behind British composer Havergal Brian's notorious First Symphony. At over two hours long and requiring two orchestras, four brass bands and five full choirs it is regarded as the Mt...
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directed by Randall Wood, 1969-; produced by Veronica Fury, fl. 2005; performed by Eugene Gilfedder, fl. 1993-2015, Veronica Fury and John Curro, 1932- (New York, NY: First Run Features, 2011), 1 hour 22 mins
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The Curse of the Gothic Symphony follows the journey of a fanatical and eclectic group of music lovers who aspire to break the curse behind British composer Havergal Brian's notorious First Symphony. At over two hours long and requiring two orchestras, four brass bands and five full choirs it is regarded as the Mt. Everest of classical music. Gripped by the challenge to bring off the first staging of this monstrous symphony, these modern day crus...
The Curse of the Gothic Symphony follows the journey of a fanatical and eclectic group of music lovers who aspire to break the curse behind British composer Havergal Brian's notorious First Symphony. At over two hours long and requiring two orchestras, four brass bands and five full choirs it is regarded as the Mt. Everest of classical music. Gripped by the challenge to bring off the first staging of this monstrous symphony, these modern day crusaders will not stop until they triumph against all odds ... failure is not an option. The curse must be broken.
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Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
Eugene Gilfedder, fl. 1993-2015, Veronica Fury, John Curro, 1932-
Contributor
Veronica Fury, fl. 2005
Author / Creator
Randall Wood, 1969-, Eugene Gilfedder, fl. 1993-2015, Veronica Fury, John Curro, 1932-, Anthony Mullins, fl. 2001-2012
Date Published / Released
2011-07
Publisher
First Run Features
Person Discussed
Havergal Brian, 1876-1972
Topic / Theme
Orchestras, Musicians, Symphony
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011 by First Run Features Inc.
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Herbert von Karajan
directed by Gernot Friedel, 1941-; conducted by Herbert von Karajan, 1908-1989; produced by Herbert von Karajan Centrum Wien and Austrian Broadcasting Corporation Radio & Television (ORF); performed by Herbert von Karajan, 1908-1989, in Herbert von Karajan (Bristol, England: Digital Classics Distribution, 1999), 1 hour 28 mins
Herbert von Karajan (1908-89), one of the twentieth century’s most fascinating and complex geniuses, bestrode the post-war classical music world like a colossus. He won unprecedented musical power and public acclaim but also had many detractors. This definitive film reveals the phenomenon of the maestro, chartin...
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directed by Gernot Friedel, 1941-; conducted by Herbert von Karajan, 1908-1989; produced by Herbert von Karajan Centrum Wien and Austrian Broadcasting Corporation Radio & Television (ORF); performed by Herbert von Karajan, 1908-1989, in Herbert von Karajan (Bristol, England: Digital Classics Distribution, 1999), 1 hour 28 mins
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Herbert von Karajan (1908-89), one of the twentieth century’s most fascinating and complex geniuses, bestrode the post-war classical music world like a colossus. He won unprecedented musical power and public acclaim but also had many detractors. This definitive film reveals the phenomenon of the maestro, charting his life both on and off the podium. Karajan himself talks in archive interviews and throughout the film there is his music, drawn fr...
Herbert von Karajan (1908-89), one of the twentieth century’s most fascinating and complex geniuses, bestrode the post-war classical music world like a colossus. He won unprecedented musical power and public acclaim but also had many detractors. This definitive film reveals the phenomenon of the maestro, charting his life both on and off the podium. Karajan himself talks in archive interviews and throughout the film there is his music, drawn from the many sound and audiovisual recordings he made.
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Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
Herbert von Karajan, 1908-1989
Contributor
Herbert von Karajan, 1908-1989, Herbert von Karajan Centrum Wien, Austrian Broadcasting Corporation Radio & Television (ORF)
Author / Creator
Gernot Friedel, 1941-, Herbert von Karajan, 1908-1989
Date Published / Released
1999
Publisher
Digital Classics Distribution
Person Discussed
Herbert von Karajan, 1908-1989
Topic / Theme
Performing arts occupations, Singers, Orchestras, Biographies, Performing arts life, Audio recordings, Artistic collaboration, Music conducting
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2014. Used by permission of Digital Classics Distribution, Ltd. All rights reserved.
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The Legacy of Rosina Lhevinne
directed by Salome Ramras Arkatov; produced by Salome Ramras Arkatov (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2008), 1 hour 5 mins
This documentary film offers an intimate and compelling portrait of the life and achievements of the legendary pianist and master teacher, Rosina Lhevinne: her years of study at the Moscow Conservatory of Music, her marriage to famous pianist, Joseph Lhevinne, her devastation following her husband's death and her...
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directed by Salome Ramras Arkatov; produced by Salome Ramras Arkatov (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2008), 1 hour 5 mins
Description
This documentary film offers an intimate and compelling portrait of the life and achievements of the legendary pianist and master teacher, Rosina Lhevinne: her years of study at the Moscow Conservatory of Music, her marriage to famous pianist, Joseph Lhevinne, her devastation following her husband's death and her recovery and stunningly productive life from age 65 to 96. Recognized as one of the most remarkable women of the 20th century, Mme. Lhe...
This documentary film offers an intimate and compelling portrait of the life and achievements of the legendary pianist and master teacher, Rosina Lhevinne: her years of study at the Moscow Conservatory of Music, her marriage to famous pianist, Joseph Lhevinne, her devastation following her husband's death and her recovery and stunningly productive life from age 65 to 96. Recognized as one of the most remarkable women of the 20th century, Mme. Lhevinne was hailed as the greatest piano teacher in the world. Through her teaching on film, we witness her influence as a creative force that not only preserved the great 19th century Russian pianistic tradition but helped students go beyond themselves to develop their artistic individuality. We see how Mme. Lhevinne's incomparable teaching career flourished after age 65. And we hear extraordinarily beautiful performances from her solo career which began at age 75 and climaxed at age 82 when Mme. Lhevinne made her spectacular debut with the New York Philharmonic under the direction of Leonard Bernstein. Through her playing, teaching, and unique personality we witness how Rosina Lhevinne brought her passion for music making and creative living to generations of students who are now among the great musicians of the world, such as John Browning, Van Cliburn, Misha Dichter, James Levine, Hiroko Nakamura, Kun Woo Paik, Daniel Pollack, Jeffrey Seigel and John Williams. Aside from musical considerations, the examination of Rosina Lhevinne's life and accomplishments is an inspiration to those who have traditionally viewed age in terms of "declining years" and diminished creative output. To those who associate bereavement of a mate with loss of identity, Mme. Lhevinne's story speaks of recovery, adaptability and new opportunities. The elderly may identify with her capability for late-in-life resourcefulness, energy and expressiveness. By focusing on one remarkable artist whose work flourished in the twilight of her life, we may enlighten society on the creative experience, the aging process and the possibilities that lie within both. High School College Adult
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Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Salome Ramras Arkatov
Author / Creator
Salome Ramras Arkatov
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
Filmakers Library
Person Discussed
Rosina Lhevinne, 1880-1976
Topic / Theme
Music, Musicians, Creativity, Aging, Performing arts occupations, Music education, Piano, Humanities
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2008. Used by permission of Filmakers Library. All rights reserved.
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Never Give Up: The 20th Century Odyssey of Herbert Zipper
directed by Terry Sanders, 1931-; produced by Freida Lee Mock, fl. 1967-2013 and Terry Sanders, 1931-, American Film Foundation (Santa Monica, CA: American Film Foundation, 1995), 40 mins
The extraordinary story of Vienna born musician and conductor Herbert Zipper who survived Dachau, Buchenwald, and a Japanese concentration camp to become one of the great music educators of the world, continuing at 92 to bring music to the inner city schools of America. In Dachau, Zipper organized secret concerts...
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directed by Terry Sanders, 1931-; produced by Freida Lee Mock, fl. 1967-2013 and Terry Sanders, 1931-, American Film Foundation (Santa Monica, CA: American Film Foundation, 1995), 40 mins
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The extraordinary story of Vienna born musician and conductor Herbert Zipper who survived Dachau, Buchenwald, and a Japanese concentration camp to become one of the great music educators of the world, continuing at 92 to bring music to the inner city schools of America. In Dachau, Zipper organized secret concerts using makeshift instruments. He learned the lesson that music and the arts are essential to the very existence of life. For the last ha...
The extraordinary story of Vienna born musician and conductor Herbert Zipper who survived Dachau, Buchenwald, and a Japanese concentration camp to become one of the great music educators of the world, continuing at 92 to bring music to the inner city schools of America. In Dachau, Zipper organized secret concerts using makeshift instruments. He learned the lesson that music and the arts are essential to the very existence of life. For the last half of the 20th century, Zipper has pioneered in bringing professional orchestras into America's inner city schools.
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Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Freida Lee Mock, fl. 1967-2013, Terry Sanders, 1931-, American Film Foundation
Author / Creator
Terry Sanders, 1931-
Date Published / Released
1995
Publisher
American Film Foundation
Person Discussed
Herbert Zipper, 1904-1997
Topic / Theme
Music education, Wartime economy, Life histories, Professional life, Composers, Holocaust, 1939-1945, World War I, 1914-1918
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2006 American Film Foundation
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Portrait of Zubin Mehta
directed by Terry Sanders, 1931-; conducted by Zubin Mehta, 1936-; produced by Terry Sanders, 1931-, United States Information Agency; performed by Los Angeles Philharmonic (Santa Monica, CA: American Film Foundation, 1967), 43 mins
Filmed in Los Angeles and Bombay, Portrait of Zubin Mehta is a brilliant experiment in pure cinema verité. Features Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition". Photographed by Erik Daarstad.
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directed by Terry Sanders, 1931-; conducted by Zubin Mehta, 1936-; produced by Terry Sanders, 1931-, United States Information Agency; performed by Los Angeles Philharmonic (Santa Monica, CA: American Film Foundation, 1967), 43 mins
Description
Filmed in Los Angeles and Bombay, Portrait of Zubin Mehta is a brilliant experiment in pure cinema verité. Features Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition". Photographed by Erik Daarstad.
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
Los Angeles Philharmonic
Contributor
Zubin Mehta, 1936-, Terry Sanders, 1931-, United States Information Agency, Lawrence Dobkin, 1919-2002
Author / Creator
Terry Sanders, 1931-, Los Angeles Philharmonic
Date Published / Released
1967
Publisher
American Film Foundation
Speaker / Narrator
Lawrence Dobkin, 1919-2002
Person Discussed
Zubin Mehta, 1936-
Topic / Theme
Music conducting, Music conductors, Performing arts life
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1967 American Film Foundation
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To Be a Musician, To Be a Composer
directed by Terry Sanders, 1931-; composed by Lalo Schifrin, 1932-; produced by Terry Sanders, 1931-, Churchill Films, in To Be a Musician (Santa Monica, CA: American Film Foundation, 2012), 25 mins
"To Be A Musician" is a series of 3 films made in 1970 for High School and Junior High Education. They are portraits of the artists 42 years ago as they were just starting out on their careers. "To Be a Composer" portraits composer Lalo Schifrin.
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directed by Terry Sanders, 1931-; composed by Lalo Schifrin, 1932-; produced by Terry Sanders, 1931-, Churchill Films, in To Be a Musician (Santa Monica, CA: American Film Foundation, 2012), 25 mins
Description
"To Be A Musician" is a series of 3 films made in 1970 for High School and Junior High Education. They are portraits of the artists 42 years ago as they were just starting out on their careers. "To Be a Composer" portraits composer Lalo Schifrin.
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Terry Sanders, 1931-, Churchill Films
Author / Creator
Lalo Schifrin, 1932-, Terry Sanders, 1931-
Date Published / Released
1970, 2012
Publisher
American Film Foundation
Series
To Be a Musician
Speaker / Narrator
Lalo Schifrin, 1932-
Person Discussed
Lalo Schifrin, 1932-
Topic / Theme
Music composition, Composers, Music arrangement, Musical scores, Soundtracks & Musicals, Improvisation
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1970 American Film Foundation
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To Be a Musician, To Be a Conductor
directed by Terry Sanders, 1931-; conducted by Michael Tilson Thomas, 1944-; produced by Terry Sanders, 1931-, Churchill Films, in To Be a Musician (Santa Monica, CA: American Film Foundation, 1970), 26 mins
"To Be A Musician" is a series of 3 films made in 1970 for High School and Junior High Education. They are portraits of the artists 42 years ago as they were just starting out on their careers. "To Be a Conductor" portraits conductor Michael Tilson Thomas.
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directed by Terry Sanders, 1931-; conducted by Michael Tilson Thomas, 1944-; produced by Terry Sanders, 1931-, Churchill Films, in To Be a Musician (Santa Monica, CA: American Film Foundation, 1970), 26 mins
Description
"To Be A Musician" is a series of 3 films made in 1970 for High School and Junior High Education. They are portraits of the artists 42 years ago as they were just starting out on their careers. "To Be a Conductor" portraits conductor Michael Tilson Thomas.
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Michael Tilson Thomas, 1944-, Terry Sanders, 1931-, Churchill Films
Author / Creator
Terry Sanders, 1931-
Date Published / Released
1970
Publisher
American Film Foundation
Series
To Be a Musician
Speaker / Narrator
Michael Tilson Thomas, 1944-
Person Discussed
Michael Tilson Thomas, 1944-
Topic / Theme
Music practice, Music conducting, Music conductors, Musical technique
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1970 American Film Foundation
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