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Musicologist and composer David Raksin discusses the career of his friend, the eminent film composer Bernard Herrmann (1911-1975). Many film clips illustrate his themes, and Raksin demonstrates some of Herrmann's techniques on the piano. Herrmann stands as one of the geniuses in the art, and was a pioneer and risk taker in many of his approaches. He worked with directors Orson Welles, Martin Scorsese, Francois Truffaut, Alfred Hitchcock, among others....
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This episode of The Green Interview features Scott Macmillan and Jennyfer Brickenden. Macmillan is one of Canada's most esteemed composers and musical figures and Brickenden is his partner, business manager, organizer, librettist and wife. Behind the scenes, she plays an integral part in Macmillan's creative process. His deep love for the Celtic music of Nova Scotia led him to compose Celtic-classical crossover music for the Scott Macmillan Sextet...
11) Joaquín Rodrigo
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In this 1976 interview for Spanish television, composer and pianist, Joaquin Rodrigo, performs two pieces for pianoand talks with Joaquin Soler Serrano about his family, his closeness with musical greats of the turn of the century, his blindness, and especially how he came to compose his most renowned "Concierto de Aranjuez.
12) The American Way
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This program focuses on young, innovative American composers who learned from the music of the past, and from the music of other cultures. Jazz, military bands, Quaker hymns, country dances, German Expressionism, and minimalism all contribute to a dazzling display of energy and virtuosity in the music presented. Works by Gershwin, Copland, Bernstein, Ives, Cage, and others are included.
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In Search of Haydn: Part Two opens with Haydn well-established and middle aged, but confined by his Esterhazy employers and with many of his greatest works still to come. It follows him as he breaks free from his confines with the Paris Symphonies and London Symphonies and travels extensively for the first time, becoming a star in London. It emphasizes his continued innovation into old age, and covers important works including "Missa in tempora belli"...
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In Search of Haydn: Part One takes viewers from Haydn's days as a choirboy at St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna through his gradual emergence as a composer and growing recognition, and his prestigious employment by Esterhazy at Eisenstadt. We learn how a well-established Haydn began to realize his true genius in middle age, feeling freer to experiment and play with conventions. We learn about his overall goals and approach to writing music. The film...
15) Narciso Yepes
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Narciso Yepes was one of the finest classical guitarists, second only to Andres Segovia. In this 1976 interview for Spanish Television, Yepes performs a Bach piece he transcribed from the Baroque lute. He also achieved distinction as a composer, and following the interview, we hear two Catalan songs that he composed for an album. His many travels took him to world capitals where he perfomed in concert to acclaim. Yepes perfected the ten-string guitar...
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In Search of Beethoven: Part One traces the life and works of Ludwig Van Beehoven from his birth in Bonn, Germany in the winter of 1770 to the production of Beethoven's only opera: Fidelio Opus 72, completed in 1805. Learn how the musical culture of Bonn and Vienna influenced him, and about the influence of Mozart and Hayden. Hear performances of Beethoven's works of this period and discussion by historians and musicians.
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In Search of Mozart: Part One traces the composer's life from Mozart's birth 1756, in Salzburg, Austria to his marriage to Constanze Weber August 4, 1782. Follow him as he begins composing at 5 years old, and on his tour of European courts as a child prodigy, and hear how his music gradually matures and his personality emerges. Learn of his deteriorating relationship with his father, and his pursuit of marriage.
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In Search of Mozart: Part Two opens with the 27 year-old Mozart finally enjoying success. Follow Mozart's life and career from this time through his death at 35, with in-depth discussion of his operas. This film discusses his family sorrows and financial difficulties, but also his happiness. It generally rejects any romantic notions surrounding his early death or notions of a downward spiral of despair and tragic genius.
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In Search of Beethoven: Part Two opens in 1806 Vienna, where the 35 year-old Beethoven has established himself as the city's foremost pianist and composer, but who struggles with increasing deafness and his inability to find a wife. Hear discussion by historians and enjoy Beethoven's works from this period to his death at age 56 in March, 1827.
20) Green book
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When Tony Lip, a bouncer from an Italian-American neighborhood in the Bronx, is hired to drive Dr. Don Shirley, a world-class Black pianist, on a concert tour from Manhattan to the Deep South, they must rely on The Green Book to guide them to the few establishments that were then safe for African-Americans. Confronted with racism, danger, as well as unexpected humanity and humor, they are forced to set aside differences to survive and thrive on the...