Episode of Series “We Make Music”.
Ifor James demonstrates the evolution of the horn from the old hunting horn of nearly 300 years ago, through each stage of its development to the orchestral horn and the modern valve horn, which is capable of rapid changes in key called for by contemporary composers. Illustrated with excerpts from Handel, Mozart and Weber.
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ACMI Identifier
321402
Language
English
Subject categories
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Music - Instruction and study
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Music & Performing Arts → Brass instruments
Music & Performing Arts → Music - Instruction and study
Music & Performing Arts → Musical instruments
Music & Performing Arts → Musical instruments - History
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)