Jean Sibelius : 1865-1957
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Published
[London, UK] : Allegro Films, [2006].
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 103 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (19 pages : illustrations (some color), portraits ; 18 cm).
Status
Oliver La Farge - Media
DVD BIO SIBELIUS J
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Published
[London, UK] : Allegro Films, [2006].
Language
English
UPC
5060134470006

Notes

General Note
"A film in two parts"--Insert.
General Note
Duration on container includes extra features.
General Note
Program notes in English, French and German, and song texts in Swedish with English, French, German, Italian and Spanish translations inserted in container.
General Note
Extra features: Personal introductions by Christopher Nupen (8:00) ; Allegro molto: an Allegro Films compilation (38:35).
General Note
Allegro Films: A 05CN D (additional no. on container: A 05CN).
Creation/Production Credits
[Music by Jean Sibelius] ; lighting camerman, David Findlay ; film editor, Peter Heelas.
Participants/Performers
Includes performances by: Elisabeth Söderstrom, soprano ; Boris Belkin, violin ; The Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra ; Vladimir Ashkenazy, conductor.
Date/Time and Place of Event
Originally produced for television, c1984.
Description
"Celebrates the musical quest of one of the great symphonists of the twentieth century; Jean Sibelius, as seen through his music, his letters, and the words of his wife Aino, who was with him for more than sixty four years."--Container. These documentaries examine the life of the Finnish composer using narrative, archival photographs and film, and musical performances.
Target Audience
Rating: Not rated.
System Details
DVD; NTSC; all regions; 4:3, 16:9 anamorphic (DVD menus and intros); LPCM stereo.
Language
English narration with optional German, Spanish, French and Italian subtitles; songs sung in Finnish.
Awards
New York International Film and Television Festival, Silver Medal in the Music Category, 1984; Banff Television Festival, Special Jury Award, 1985.