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Alice: At Home with Alice Parker
directed by Eduardo Montes-Bradley, 1960-; produced by Soledad Liendo, fl. 2000-2017, Heritage Film Project; interview by Alice Parker, 1925- (Charlottesville, VA: Heritage Film Project, 2020), 31 mins
Alice Parker (b.1925), is a composer of choral music living in a small village in the Western mountains of Massachusetts. Her career that spans over seventy years initially having found prominence as Robert Shaw’s protégé and then as a choral composer with strong collaborators, such as Archibald McLeish and Eu...
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directed by Eduardo Montes-Bradley, 1960-; produced by Soledad Liendo, fl. 2000-2017, Heritage Film Project; interview by Alice Parker, 1925- (Charlottesville, VA: Heritage Film Project, 2020), 31 mins
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Alice Parker (b.1925), is a composer of choral music living in a small village in the Western mountains of Massachusetts. Her career that spans over seventy years initially having found prominence as Robert Shaw’s protégé and then as a choral composer with strong collaborators, such as Archibald McLeish and Eudora Welty, or subjects whose strength lies in their emotional intensity or commitment to social justice, such as Emily Dickinson or Ma...
Alice Parker (b.1925), is a composer of choral music living in a small village in the Western mountains of Massachusetts. Her career that spans over seventy years initially having found prominence as Robert Shaw’s protégé and then as a choral composer with strong collaborators, such as Archibald McLeish and Eudora Welty, or subjects whose strength lies in their emotional intensity or commitment to social justice, such as Emily Dickinson or Martin Luther King. Alice’s musical reach is extensive and inclusive, from songs for children and church hymns to the cathedral and concert hall. In “Alice,” the documentary film, Alice Parker collaborates with Eduardo Montes-Bradley in a series of intimate conversations that illuminate her artistic achievements.
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Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Soledad Liendo, fl. 2000-2017, Heritage Film Project
Author / Creator
Eduardo Montes-Bradley, 1960-, Alice Parker, 1925-
Date Published / Released
2020
Publisher
Heritage Film Project
Person Discussed
Eduardo Montes-Bradley, 1960-
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2020 Heritage Film Project, LLC
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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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Elegies for the Deaths of Three Spanish Poets
directed by Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967; composed by Cristóbal Halffter, 1930- (1975); conducted by Cristóbal Halffter, 1930-; produced by Clasart Film and Allegro Films, London, England; performed by Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra (Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin), in Elegies for the Deaths of Three Spanish Poets (London, England: Allegro Films, London, England, 1978), 40 mins
Cristobal Halffter’s three orchestral pieces “Elegias a la Muerte de Tres Poetas Españoles” were commissioned by Sudwestfunk, Baden-Baden in 1975. They are written in homage to three great Spanish poets who died as a result of the Spanish Civil War; Antonio Machado, Miguel Hernandez and Federico García Lor...
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directed by Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967; composed by Cristóbal Halffter, 1930- (1975); conducted by Cristóbal Halffter, 1930-; produced by Clasart Film and Allegro Films, London, England; performed by Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra (Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin), in Elegies for the Deaths of Three Spanish Poets (London, England: Allegro Films, London, England, 1978), 40 mins
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Cristobal Halffter’s three orchestral pieces “Elegias a la Muerte de Tres Poetas Españoles” were commissioned by Sudwestfunk, Baden-Baden in 1975. They are written in homage to three great Spanish poets who died as a result of the Spanish Civil War; Antonio Machado, Miguel Hernandez and Federico García Lorca. The Elegies are written for full symphony orchestra with five additional percussion groups. In this film the Elegies are performed...
Cristobal Halffter’s three orchestral pieces “Elegias a la Muerte de Tres Poetas Españoles” were commissioned by Sudwestfunk, Baden-Baden in 1975. They are written in homage to three great Spanish poets who died as a result of the Spanish Civil War; Antonio Machado, Miguel Hernandez and Federico García Lorca. The Elegies are written for full symphony orchestra with five additional percussion groups. In this film the Elegies are performed complete by the Radio Symphony Orchestra of Berlin conducted by Cristobal Halffter himself.
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Date Written / Recorded
1975
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra (Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin)
Contributor
Cristóbal Halffter, 1930-, Clasart Film, Allegro Films, London, England
Author / Creator
Cristóbal Halffter, 1930-, Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra (Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin)
Date Published / Released
1978
Publisher
Allegro Films, London, England
Person Discussed
Cristóbal Halffter, 1930-, Federico García Lorca, 1898-1936, Miguel Hernández, 1910-1942, Antonio Machado, 1875-1939
Topic / Theme
Poets
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1979 by Allegro Films
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The Gershwin Years, Part One: From Tin Pan Alley to Carnegie Hall
directed by Humphrey Burton, 1931-; conducted by Michael Tilson Thomas, 1944- and Leonard Bernstein, 1918-1990; produced by David Horn, fl. 1972 and Dennis Marks, 1948-2015, British Broadcasting Corporation and The WNET Group; performed by Gregg Burge, 1957-1998, Maureen McGovern, 1949-, John Lenehan, 1958-, Nigel Kennedy, 1956-, Madeline Kahn, 1942-1999, Peter Donohoe, 1953-, Julia Migenes, 1949-, Erie Mills, Michael Tilson Thomas, 1944-, Bobby Short, 1924-2005, Cleo Laine, 1927- and Larry Kert, Orchestra Of St. Lukes, The Manhattan Rhythm Kings and London Symphony Orchestra (LSO), in The Gershwin Years (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1987), 1 hour 36 mins
Leonard Bernstein, Liza Minelli, Mikhail Barishnikov, Cleo Laine and Christopher Walken are among the guest performers featured in this profile of the late, great George Gershwin. Michael Tilson Thomas, one of the world's foremost interpreters of Gershwin, narrates a journey through the composer's creative life, h...
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directed by Humphrey Burton, 1931-; conducted by Michael Tilson Thomas, 1944- and Leonard Bernstein, 1918-1990; produced by David Horn, fl. 1972 and Dennis Marks, 1948-2015, British Broadcasting Corporation and The WNET Group; performed by Gregg Burge, 1957-1998, Maureen McGovern, 1949-, John Lenehan, 1958-, Nigel Kennedy, 1956-, Madeline Kahn, 1942-1999, Peter Donohoe, 1953-, Julia Migenes, 1949-, Erie Mills, Michael Tilson Thomas, 1944-, Bobby Short, 1924-2005, Cleo Laine, 1927- and Larry Kert, Orchestra Of St. Lukes, The Manhattan Rhythm Kings and London Symphony Orchestra (LSO), in The Gershwin Years (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1987), 1 hour 36 mins
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Leonard Bernstein, Liza Minelli, Mikhail Barishnikov, Cleo Laine and Christopher Walken are among the guest performers featured in this profile of the late, great George Gershwin. Michael Tilson Thomas, one of the world's foremost interpreters of Gershwin, narrates a journey through the composer's creative life, highlighting his extraordinary diversity and featuring his best-loved work.
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
Orchestra Of St. Lukes, The Manhattan Rhythm Kings, London Symphony Orchestra (LSO), Gregg Burge, 1957-1998, Maureen McGovern, 1949-, John Lenehan, 1958-, Nigel Kennedy, 1956-, Madeline Kahn, 1942-1999, Peter Donohoe, 1953-, Julia Migenes, 1949-, Erie Mills, Michael Tilson Thomas, 1944-, Bobby Short, 1924-2005, Cleo Laine, 1927-, Larry Kert
Contributor
Michael Tilson Thomas, 1944-, Leonard Bernstein, 1918-1990, David Horn, fl. 1972, Dennis Marks, 1948-2015, British Broadcasting Corporation, The WNET Group
Author / Creator
Humphrey Burton, 1931-, Orchestra Of St. Lukes, The Manhattan Rhythm Kings, London Symphony Orchestra (LSO), Gregg Burge, 1957-1998, Maureen McGovern, 1949-, John Lenehan, 1958-, Nigel Kennedy, 1956-, Madeline Kahn, 1942-1999, Peter Donohoe, 1953-, Julia Migenes, 1949-, Erie Mills, Michael Tilson Thomas, 1944-, Bobby Short, 1924-2005, Cleo Laine, 1927-, Larry Kert
Date Published / Released
1987
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
The Gershwin Years
Speaker / Narrator
Michael Tilson Thomas, 1944-
Person Discussed
George Gershwin, 1898-1937
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1987 BBC Worldwide
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The Gershwin Years, Part Two: An American in Paris...And Hollywood...And Catfish Row
directed by Patricia Birch, 1950- and Humphrey Burton, 1931-; conducted by Michael Tilson Thomas, 1944- and Leonard Bernstein, 1918-1990; produced by David Horn, fl. 1972 and Dennis Marks, 1948-2015, British Broadcasting Corporation and The WNET Group; performed by Christopher Walken, 1943-, Bobby Short, 1924-2005, Chita Rivera, 1933-, Harold Nicholas, 1921-2000, Liza Minnelli, 1946-, Gregg Burge, 1957-1998, Erie Mills, Maureen McGovern, 1949-, Madeline Kahn, 1942-1999, Larry Kert, Ruby Hinds, Cynthia Haymon, John W. Green, 1908-1989, Michael Feinstein, 1956-, Damon Evans, Rosemary Clooney, 1928-2002 and Mikhail Baryshnikov, 1948-, Orchestra Of St. Lukes and London Symphony Orchestra (LSO), in The Gershwin Years (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1987), 1 hour 40 mins
Leonard Bernstein, Liza Minelli, Mikhail Barishnikov, Cleo Laine and Christopher Walken are among the guest performers featured in this profile of the late, great George Gershwin. Michael Tilson Thomas, one of the world's foremost interpreters of Gershwin, narrates a journey through the composer's creative life, h...
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directed by Patricia Birch, 1950- and Humphrey Burton, 1931-; conducted by Michael Tilson Thomas, 1944- and Leonard Bernstein, 1918-1990; produced by David Horn, fl. 1972 and Dennis Marks, 1948-2015, British Broadcasting Corporation and The WNET Group; performed by Christopher Walken, 1943-, Bobby Short, 1924-2005, Chita Rivera, 1933-, Harold Nicholas, 1921-2000, Liza Minnelli, 1946-, Gregg Burge, 1957-1998, Erie Mills, Maureen McGovern, 1949-, Madeline Kahn, 1942-1999, Larry Kert, Ruby Hinds, Cynthia Haymon, John W. Green, 1908-1989, Michael Feinstein, 1956-, Damon Evans, Rosemary Clooney, 1928-2002 and Mikhail Baryshnikov, 1948-, Orchestra Of St. Lukes and London Symphony Orchestra (LSO), in The Gershwin Years (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1987), 1 hour 40 mins
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Leonard Bernstein, Liza Minelli, Mikhail Barishnikov, Cleo Laine and Christopher Walken are among the guest performers featured in this profile of the late, great George Gershwin. Michael Tilson Thomas, one of the world's foremost interpreters of Gershwin, narrates a journey through the composer's creative life, highlighting his extraordinary diversity and featuring his best-loved work.
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
Orchestra Of St. Lukes, London Symphony Orchestra (LSO), Christopher Walken, 1943-, Bobby Short, 1924-2005, Chita Rivera, 1933-, Harold Nicholas, 1921-2000, Liza Minnelli, 1946-, Gregg Burge, 1957-1998, Erie Mills, Maureen McGovern, 1949-, Madeline Kahn, 1942-1999, Larry Kert, Ruby Hinds, Cynthia Haymon, John W. Green, 1908-1989, Michael Feinstein, 1956-, Damon Evans, Rosemary Clooney, 1928-2002,...
Orchestra Of St. Lukes, London Symphony Orchestra (LSO), Christopher Walken, 1943-, Bobby Short, 1924-2005, Chita Rivera, 1933-, Harold Nicholas, 1921-2000, Liza Minnelli, 1946-, Gregg Burge, 1957-1998, Erie Mills, Maureen McGovern, 1949-, Madeline Kahn, 1942-1999, Larry Kert, Ruby Hinds, Cynthia Haymon, John W. Green, 1908-1989, Michael Feinstein, 1956-, Damon Evans, Rosemary Clooney, 1928-2002, Mikhail Baryshnikov, 1948-
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Michael Tilson Thomas, 1944-, Leonard Bernstein, 1918-1990, David Horn, fl. 1972, Dennis Marks, 1948-2015, British Broadcasting Corporation, The WNET Group
Author / Creator
Patricia Birch, 1950-, Humphrey Burton, 1931-, Orchestra Of St. Lukes, London Symphony Orchestra (LSO), Christopher Walken, 1943-, Bobby Short, 1924-2005, Chita Rivera, 1933-, Harold Nicholas, 1921-2000, Liza Minnelli, 1946-, Gregg Burge, 1957-1998, Erie Mills, Maureen McGovern, 1949-, Madeline Kahn, 1942-1999, Larry Kert, Ruby Hinds, Cynthia Haymon, John W. Green, 1908-1989, Michael Feinstein, 19...
Patricia Birch, 1950-, Humphrey Burton, 1931-, Orchestra Of St. Lukes, London Symphony Orchestra (LSO), Christopher Walken, 1943-, Bobby Short, 1924-2005, Chita Rivera, 1933-, Harold Nicholas, 1921-2000, Liza Minnelli, 1946-, Gregg Burge, 1957-1998, Erie Mills, Maureen McGovern, 1949-, Madeline Kahn, 1942-1999, Larry Kert, Ruby Hinds, Cynthia Haymon, John W. Green, 1908-1989, Michael Feinstein, 1956-, Damon Evans, Rosemary Clooney, 1928-2002, Mikhail Baryshnikov, 1948-
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Date Published / Released
1987
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
The Gershwin Years
Speaker / Narrator
Michael Tilson Thomas, 1944-
Person Discussed
George Gershwin, 1898-1937
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1987 BBC Worldwide
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Great Performances: Now Hear This, Episode 1, Amy Beach, American Romantic
directed by Harry Lynch, fl. 1997; composed by Amy Beach, 1867-1944; presented by Scott Yoo; produced by Harry Lynch, fl. 1997, Arcos Film + Music LLC; performed by Alice Dade and Ieva Jokubaviciute, in Great Performances: Now Hear This, Episode 1 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2022), 54 mins
At his music festival, Scott Yoo plays America’s greatest Romantic composer, Amy Beach. In New England, he explores her roots and career. At a time when society looked down on women composers, Beach worked to invent a new American music.
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directed by Harry Lynch, fl. 1997; composed by Amy Beach, 1867-1944; presented by Scott Yoo; produced by Harry Lynch, fl. 1997, Arcos Film + Music LLC; performed by Alice Dade and Ieva Jokubaviciute, in Great Performances: Now Hear This, Episode 1 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2022), 54 mins
Description
At his music festival, Scott Yoo plays America’s greatest Romantic composer, Amy Beach. In New England, he explores her roots and career. At a time when society looked down on women composers, Beach worked to invent a new American music.
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
Alice Dade, Ieva Jokubaviciute
Contributor
Harry Lynch, fl. 1997, Arcos Film + Music LLC
Author / Creator
Amy Beach, 1867-1944, Harry Lynch, fl. 1997, Alice Dade, Ieva Jokubaviciute, Scott Yoo
Date Published / Released
2022
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
Great Performances: Now Hear This
Person Discussed
Amy Beach, 1867-1944
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2022 Arcos Film + Music LLC
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Great Performances: Now Hear This, Episode 2, Florence Price and the American Migration
directed by Harry Lynch, fl. 1997; composed by Florence Beatrice Price, 1887-1953; presented by Scott Yoo; produced by Harry Lynch, fl. 1997, Arcos Film + Music LLC, in Great Performances: Now Hear This, Episode 2 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2022), 54 mins
Scott Yoo explores the newly rediscovered music of Florence Price, to understand how African American spirituals--a mixture of West African songs and European hymns--influenced her work and nearly all of American popular music.
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directed by Harry Lynch, fl. 1997; composed by Florence Beatrice Price, 1887-1953; presented by Scott Yoo; produced by Harry Lynch, fl. 1997, Arcos Film + Music LLC, in Great Performances: Now Hear This, Episode 2 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2022), 54 mins
Description
Scott Yoo explores the newly rediscovered music of Florence Price, to understand how African American spirituals--a mixture of West African songs and European hymns--influenced her work and nearly all of American popular music.
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Harry Lynch, fl. 1997, Arcos Film + Music LLC
Author / Creator
Florence Beatrice Price, 1887-1953, Harry Lynch, fl. 1997, Scott Yoo
Date Published / Released
2022
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
Great Performances: Now Hear This
Person Discussed
Florence Beatrice Price, 1887-1953
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2022 Arcos Film + Music LLC
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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
Description
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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