The life and work of members of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and its resident conductor, Dean Dixon, the off-duty hobbies and pastimes of members of the orchestra, ranging from surf fishing and motor racing to violin making and chess. Highlight is an invitation by the conductor to kindergarten children to play the instrument of their choice. Features music of Bela Bartok.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Previously on display
22 April 2019
ACMI Viewing Booths
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
002315
Language
English
Audience classification
Mediatheque - all ages (ACMI classified)
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Music & Performing Arts → Bartok, Bela, 1881-1945
Music & Performing Arts → Conductors (Music)
Music & Performing Arts → Kindergarten - Music
Music & Performing Arts → Musical instruments
Music & Performing Arts → Musicians - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)