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482 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm
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English
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The chief classical music critic of "The New York Times" explores the concept of greatness in relation to composers, considering elements of biography, influence, and shifting attitudes toward a composer's work over time.
"When he began to listen to the great works of classical music as a child, Anthony Tommasini had many questions. Why did a particular piece move him? How did the music work? Over time, he realized that his passion for this music...
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1 videodisc (30 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The Polish composer Frederic Chopin is unique in that he composed almost exclusively for his own instrument, the piano. As a pianist he was self taught and had an astonishing talent for improvisation. As a composer he was a perfectionist in the classical mold and his wonderful compositions ensure that he is one of the best loved names in world music. The DVD traces his short life and includes an overview of his musical works.
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1 videodisc (58 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 2 audio discs (digital ; 4 3/4 in.)
Language
English
Description
"This documentary film on Bach takes a close look at his life, the places where he worked, his works and the techniques he used when composing, as well as at the political and cultural life during the composer's time. Recorded at original places, such as Lepizig, Köthen, Arnstadt and Mühlhausen, this unique film will give a detailed account of the crucial developments in Bach's life as well as his many compositions"--Box.
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English
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"Think of a composer right now. Was it a white man? Perhaps in old-fashioned clothing and wild hair? The music history we're told is one dominated by men, and even then, only a select few enter the zeitgeist. This conventional history perpetuates the myth of "great works" created by "genius" artists. Men who enjoyed institutional privilege during their lifetimes and have since been enshrined by an industry of publishers and record labels. But just...
37) Antonio Vivaldi
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1 videodisc (56 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 2 audio discs (digital ; 4 3/4 in.)
Language
English
Description
"Based on Vivaldi's Concerto for Oboe, RV447 and Concerto for two violins & cello, RV 565 this cutting-edge documentary styled film on Vivaldi takes a close look at his life and works and brings us to the Venice of Renaissance Italy, with its colourful re-creations of Carnival and commedia dell'arte festival."
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