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The Instruments of MusicStrings
written by Stuart A. Kallen (San Diego, CA: Lucent Books, 2003), 19 page(s)
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written by Stuart A. Kallen (San Diego, CA: Lucent Books, 2003), 19 page(s)
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
General reference book, Compendium
Author / Creator
Stuart A. Kallen
Date Published / Released
2003
Publisher
Lucent Books
Person Discussed
Charlie Christian, 1916-1942, Leo Fender, 1909-1994, Jimi Hendrix, 1942-1970
Topic / Theme
Greek, Ethiopian, Irish, Scottish, African American, Musical instruments, Religious beliefs, Performance practice, Musicology, Tone (Acoustics), Lyre, Kithara, Begenna, Lute, Ud, Mandolin, Violin, Viola, Lira da braccio, Cello, Guitar, Banjo, Guitar, electric
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The Instruments of MusicKeyboards
written by Stuart A. Kallen (San Diego, CA: Lucent Books, 2003), 16 page(s)
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written by Stuart A. Kallen (San Diego, CA: Lucent Books, 2003), 16 page(s)
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
General reference book, Compendium
Author / Creator
Stuart A. Kallen
Date Published / Released
2003
Publisher
Lucent Books
Person Discussed
Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750, Cyrill Demian, 1772-1847, Pantaleon Hebenstreit, 1668-1750, Bartolomeo Cristofori, 1655-1732, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 1756-1791, Franz Liszt, 1811-1886
Topic / Theme
Musical instruments, Cultural life, Performance practice, Musicology, Expression in performance, Organ, Hydraulos, Accordion, Sheng, Organ, electric, Zither, Dulcimer, hammer, Clavichord, Harpsichord, Piano, Moog Synthesizer
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Isang Yun inbetween North and South Korea
directed by Maria Stodtmeier, fl. 2008; produced by Paul Smaczny, fl. 1995-2015, ZDF Television and Accentus Music, in Isang Yun inbetween North and South Korea (Berlin, Berlin State: C Major Entertainment, 2013), 1 hour
This documentary, filmed in North and South Korea, explores whether music can overcome the boundaries of a divided country. There is one figure of the two Koreas, whose outstanding biography in itself forms a bridge between both worlds: The Korean composer Isang Yun, one of the very few people acknowledged on both...
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directed by Maria Stodtmeier, fl. 2008; produced by Paul Smaczny, fl. 1995-2015, ZDF Television and Accentus Music, in Isang Yun inbetween North and South Korea (Berlin, Berlin State: C Major Entertainment, 2013), 1 hour
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This documentary, filmed in North and South Korea, explores whether music can overcome the boundaries of a divided country. There is one figure of the two Koreas, whose outstanding biography in itself forms a bridge between both worlds: The Korean composer Isang Yun, one of the very few people acknowledged on both sides. The film traces the course of a life that has been interpreted in different ways, examining the worlds of North and South Korea...
This documentary, filmed in North and South Korea, explores whether music can overcome the boundaries of a divided country. There is one figure of the two Koreas, whose outstanding biography in itself forms a bridge between both worlds: The Korean composer Isang Yun, one of the very few people acknowledged on both sides. The film traces the course of a life that has been interpreted in different ways, examining the worlds of North and South Korean music and in this way taking the viewer on an exciting journey through two political systems that Isang Yun spent his life trying to reconcile.
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Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Paul Smaczny, fl. 1995-2015, ZDF Television, Accentus Music
Author / Creator
Maria Stodtmeier, fl. 2008
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
C Major Entertainment
Person Discussed
Isang Yun, 1917-1995
Topic / Theme
Music, Korean
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013 by C Major Entertainment
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Itzhak Perlman: Virtuoso Violinist (I know I played every note)
directed by Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967; conducted by Carl Pini; produced by Westdeutscher Rundfunk Studios, Südwestrundfunk (SWR) and Allegro Films, London, England; performed by Itzhak Perlman, 1945-, Philharmonia Orchestra, in Itzhak Perlman: Virtuoso Violinist (I know I played every note) (London, England: Allegro Films, London, England, 1978), 59 mins
A true Christopher Nupen combination of portrait and performance films, this DVD focuses on the great violinist and international star Itzhak Perlman. It is a compelling look at the formative years of one of the most extraordinary musical careers of our time and the triumph of character, talent and tenacity over s...
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directed by Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967; conducted by Carl Pini; produced by Westdeutscher Rundfunk Studios, Südwestrundfunk (SWR) and Allegro Films, London, England; performed by Itzhak Perlman, 1945-, Philharmonia Orchestra, in Itzhak Perlman: Virtuoso Violinist (I know I played every note) (London, England: Allegro Films, London, England, 1978), 59 mins
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A true Christopher Nupen combination of portrait and performance films, this DVD focuses on the great violinist and international star Itzhak Perlman. It is a compelling look at the formative years of one of the most extraordinary musical careers of our time and the triumph of character, talent and tenacity over seemingly insurmountable odds: a must for every classical music fan.
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
Philharmonia Orchestra, Itzhak Perlman, 1945-
Contributor
Carl Pini, Westdeutscher Rundfunk Studios, Südwestrundfunk (SWR), Allegro Films, London, England
Author / Creator
Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967, Philharmonia Orchestra, Itzhak Perlman, 1945-
Date Published / Released
1978
Publisher
Allegro Films, London, England
Person Discussed
Itzhak Perlman, 1945-
Topic / Theme
Musical performances, Concerts, Performance practice, Violin
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1978 by Allegro Films
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Jean Sibelius 1865-1957 Part 1: The Early Years
directed by Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967; conducted by Vladimir Ashkenazy, 1937-; produced by Allegro Films, London, England; performed by Boris Belkin, 1948- and Elisabeth Söderström, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra (Sveriges Radios Symfoniorkester), in Jean Sibelius 1865-1957, Part 1: The Early Years (London, England: Allegro Films, London, England, 1984), 53 mins
This is an intimate account, using film and Sibelius’s music and words, of a great artist’s struggle with his medium, with the world and with himself. The films set out also to try and free Sibelius’s reputation from some of the unnecessary encrustations of history by looking at the composer’s own declared...
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directed by Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967; conducted by Vladimir Ashkenazy, 1937-; produced by Allegro Films, London, England; performed by Boris Belkin, 1948- and Elisabeth Söderström, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra (Sveriges Radios Symfoniorkester), in Jean Sibelius 1865-1957, Part 1: The Early Years (London, England: Allegro Films, London, England, 1984), 53 mins
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This is an intimate account, using film and Sibelius’s music and words, of a great artist’s struggle with his medium, with the world and with himself. The films set out also to try and free Sibelius’s reputation from some of the unnecessary encrustations of history by looking at the composer’s own declared intentions, so poetically expressed, which are earning the increasing attention and respect of composers today.
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra (Sveriges Radios Symfoniorkester), Boris Belkin, 1948-, Elisabeth Söderström
Contributor
Vladimir Ashkenazy, 1937-, Allegro Films, London, England
Author / Creator
Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra (Sveriges Radios Symfoniorkester), Boris Belkin, 1948-, Elisabeth Söderström
Date Published / Released
1984
Publisher
Allegro Films, London, England
Person Discussed
Jean Sibelius, 1865-1957
Topic / Theme
Music composition
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1984 by Allegro Films
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Jean Sibelius 1865-1957 Part 2: Maturity & Silence
directed by Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967; conducted by Vladimir Ashkenazy, 1937-; produced by Allegro Films, London, England; performed by Boris Belkin, 1948- and Elisabeth Söderström, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra (Sveriges Radios Symfoniorkester), in Jean Sibelius 1865-1957, Part 2: Maturity & Silence (London, England: Allegro Films, London, England, 1984), 51 mins
This is an intimate account, using film and Sibelius’s music and words, of a great artist’s struggle with his medium, with the world and with himself. The films set out also to try and free Sibelius’s reputation from some of the unnecessary encrustations of history by looking at the composer’s own declared...
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directed by Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967; conducted by Vladimir Ashkenazy, 1937-; produced by Allegro Films, London, England; performed by Boris Belkin, 1948- and Elisabeth Söderström, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra (Sveriges Radios Symfoniorkester), in Jean Sibelius 1865-1957, Part 2: Maturity & Silence (London, England: Allegro Films, London, England, 1984), 51 mins
Description
This is an intimate account, using film and Sibelius’s music and words, of a great artist’s struggle with his medium, with the world and with himself. The films set out also to try and free Sibelius’s reputation from some of the unnecessary encrustations of history by looking at the composer’s own declared intentions, so poetically expressed, which are earning the increasing attention and respect of composers today.
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra (Sveriges Radios Symfoniorkester), Boris Belkin, 1948-, Elisabeth Söderström
Contributor
Vladimir Ashkenazy, 1937-, Allegro Films, London, England
Author / Creator
Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra (Sveriges Radios Symfoniorkester), Boris Belkin, 1948-, Elisabeth Söderström
Date Published / Released
1984
Publisher
Allegro Films, London, England
Person Discussed
Jean Sibelius, 1865-1957
Topic / Theme
Music composition
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1984 by Allegro Films
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John Cage: Journeys in Sound
directed by Allan Miller, fl. 1973-2013; produced by Paul Smaczny, fl. 1995-2015, Westdeutscher Rundfunk and Accentus Music, in John Cage: Journeys in Sound (Berlin, Berlin State: C Major Entertainment, 2012), 1 hour 1 mins
On the occasion of the 100th birthday of the American composer in autumn 2012, the documentary honors one of the most extraordinary protagonists of 20th century music. The program is directed by Oscar® winner Allan Miller, whom the 'New York Times' called 'America's foremost filmmaker of documentaries on classica...
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directed by Allan Miller, fl. 1973-2013; produced by Paul Smaczny, fl. 1995-2015, Westdeutscher Rundfunk and Accentus Music, in John Cage: Journeys in Sound (Berlin, Berlin State: C Major Entertainment, 2012), 1 hour 1 mins
Description
On the occasion of the 100th birthday of the American composer in autumn 2012, the documentary honors one of the most extraordinary protagonists of 20th century music. The program is directed by Oscar® winner Allan Miller, whom the 'New York Times' called 'America's foremost filmmaker of documentaries on classical music', co-directed by Paul Smaczny. Shot in America, Germany and Japan, the program premieres rare archival footage; presenting conc...
On the occasion of the 100th birthday of the American composer in autumn 2012, the documentary honors one of the most extraordinary protagonists of 20th century music. The program is directed by Oscar® winner Allan Miller, whom the 'New York Times' called 'America's foremost filmmaker of documentaries on classical music', co-directed by Paul Smaczny. Shot in America, Germany and Japan, the program premieres rare archival footage; presenting concert excerpts and a set of short stories, featuring associates of Cage and contemporary artists, playfully delineating different aspects of John Cage. Protagonists are Yoko Ono, David Tudor, Christian Wolff, Steffen Schleiermacher, Toshio Hosokawa, Mayumi Miyata, Calvin Tomkins and many others. The film was awarded as 'best documentary' at the Golden Prague Festival 2012 and best educational program at FIFA
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Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Paul Smaczny, fl. 1995-2015, Westdeutscher Rundfunk, Accentus Music
Author / Creator
Allan Miller, fl. 1973-2013
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
C Major Entertainment
Person Discussed
John Cage, 1912-1992
Topic / Theme
Music composition, Music criticism
Copyright Message
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Jupiter's Dance
directed by Renaud Barret and Florent de La Tullaye, in Jupiter's Dance (EuroArts, 2007), 1 hour 14 mins
The ghettos of Kinshasa - the devastated capital of a country politically and economically adrift - are filled with many gifted, yet impoverished musicians. Their outstanding talent, humour and vital energy are their on means of survival. Amongst them, Jupiter Bokondji, the charismatic leader of the band "Okwess I...
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directed by Renaud Barret and Florent de La Tullaye, in Jupiter's Dance (EuroArts, 2007), 1 hour 14 mins
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The ghettos of Kinshasa - the devastated capital of a country politically and economically adrift - are filled with many gifted, yet impoverished musicians. Their outstanding talent, humour and vital energy are their on means of survival. Amongst them, Jupiter Bokondji, the charismatic leader of the band "Okwess International", acts as our narrator and guide. This local Don Quixote introduces us to the Kinshasa music scene - teenage rappers, hand...
The ghettos of Kinshasa - the devastated capital of a country politically and economically adrift - are filled with many gifted, yet impoverished musicians. Their outstanding talent, humour and vital energy are their on means of survival. Amongst them, Jupiter Bokondji, the charismatic leader of the band "Okwess International", acts as our narrator and guide. This local Don Quixote introduces us to the Kinshasa music scene - teenage rappers, handicapped bluesmen, street children, griots and guitar craftsmen - and describes his 20-year struggle to bring his music out of the ghetto.
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Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Documentary
Author / Creator
Renaud Barret, Florent de La Tullaye
Date Published / Released
2007
Publisher
EuroArts
Topic / Theme
Economic conditions, Inner city ghettos, Music, Classical Music
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of EuroArts Music International GmbH.
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Karim's Journey
directed by Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967; produced by Allegro; performed by Karim Said, fl. 2007, in Karim's Journey (Guildford, England: Allegro Films, London, England, 2009), 59 mins
The film traces the development of an exceptional musical talent from childhood to the beginnings of maturity. Our subject is Karim Said, whom we followed from the age of 11 to the age of 18 in six different countries. Karim Said was born in Amman where he studied percussion with his father and the piano with Agne...
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directed by Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967; produced by Allegro; performed by Karim Said, fl. 2007, in Karim's Journey (Guildford, England: Allegro Films, London, England, 2009), 59 mins
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The film traces the development of an exceptional musical talent from childhood to the beginnings of maturity. Our subject is Karim Said, whom we followed from the age of 11 to the age of 18 in six different countries. Karim Said was born in Amman where he studied percussion with his father and the piano with Agnes Victorovna (alumna of the Gnessin School, Moscow). He has been applauded by established musicians and juries in several countries and...
The film traces the development of an exceptional musical talent from childhood to the beginnings of maturity. Our subject is Karim Said, whom we followed from the age of 11 to the age of 18 in six different countries. Karim Said was born in Amman where he studied percussion with his father and the piano with Agnes Victorovna (alumna of the Gnessin School, Moscow). He has been applauded by established musicians and juries in several countries and already won nine international prizes. His distinguishing characteristics are his naturalness, both in his music and in his personality, his humour, his intelligence and a total lack of pretence but, above and beyond these things, it is the way in which his music gets through to his audiences and touches people, that sets him apart.
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Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
Karim Said, fl. 2007
Contributor
Allegro
Author / Creator
Christopher Nupen, fl. 1967, Karim Said, fl. 2007
Date Published / Released
2008, 2009
Publisher
Allegro Films, London, England
Person Discussed
Karim Said, fl. 2007
Topic / Theme
Music careers, Musical performances, Music conducting, Musicians, Music schools
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2008 by Allegro Films
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Ken Russell's Classic Widows
directed by Ken Russell, 1927-2011; conducted by Richard Hickox, 1948-; choreographed by Amir Hosseinpour; presented by Melvyn Bragg; produced by Maureen Murray, fl. 1987; interview by Ken Russell, 1927-2011; performed by Hetty Baynes and Fiona Cross, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (Halle, Saxony-Anhalt: Monarda Arts, 1995), 51 mins
Classic Widows features four extraordinary women who are championing the music of their late composer-husbands: Susana Walton, globetrotting widow of William Walton; Bertha Stevens, whose husband, a contemporary of Walton's, died in relative obscurity; Xenia Frankel, who was left £50,000 in debt on the death of h...
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directed by Ken Russell, 1927-2011; conducted by Richard Hickox, 1948-; choreographed by Amir Hosseinpour; presented by Melvyn Bragg; produced by Maureen Murray, fl. 1987; interview by Ken Russell, 1927-2011; performed by Hetty Baynes and Fiona Cross, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (Halle, Saxony-Anhalt: Monarda Arts, 1995), 51 mins
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Classic Widows features four extraordinary women who are championing the music of their late composer-husbands: Susana Walton, globetrotting widow of William Walton; Bertha Stevens, whose husband, a contemporary of Walton's, died in relative obscurity; Xenia Frankel, who was left £50,000 in debt on the death of her husband Benjamin; and Humphrey Searle's widow. The programme features specially chosen selections from all the composers' works, per...
Classic Widows features four extraordinary women who are championing the music of their late composer-husbands: Susana Walton, globetrotting widow of William Walton; Bertha Stevens, whose husband, a contemporary of Walton's, died in relative obscurity; Xenia Frankel, who was left £50,000 in debt on the death of her husband Benjamin; and Humphrey Searle's widow. The programme features specially chosen selections from all the composers' works, performed by the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Richard Hickox.
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Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Hetty Baynes, Fiona Cross
Contributor
Amir Hosseinpour, Richard Hickox, 1948-, Maureen Murray, fl. 1987
Author / Creator
Amir Hosseinpour, Ken Russell, 1927-2011, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Hetty Baynes, Fiona Cross, Melvyn Bragg
Date Published / Released
1995
Publisher
Monarda Arts
Person Discussed
Susana Walton, 1926-2010, Bertha Stevens, Fiona Searle, Xenia Frankel, Humphrey Searle, 1915-1982, Benjamin Frankel, 1906-1973, Sir William Walton, 1902-1983, Bernard George Stevens, 1916-1983
Topic / Theme
Music
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1995 Monarda Arts
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