Episode of Series “We Make Music”.
A study of the expanding technique of pianoforte composition and playing during the 18th and 19th centuries, contrasting the delicacies of a Chopin Nocturne with the enormous complexities of Liszt, Schubert, Schumann, Brahms; many of the other great romantics are discussed and the modern school is touched on.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
008367
Language
English
Subject categories
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Music - Instruction and study
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Music & Performing Arts → Brahms, Johannes, 1833-1897
Music & Performing Arts → Chopin, Frederic, 1810-1849
Music & Performing Arts → Classical music
Music & Performing Arts → Composition (Music)
Music & Performing Arts → Music - 18th century
Music & Performing Arts → Music - 19th century
Music & Performing Arts → Music - History and criticism
Music & Performing Arts → Music - Instruction and study
Music & Performing Arts → Music appreciation
Music & Performing Arts → Piano
Music & Performing Arts → Schubert, Franz, 1797-1828
People → Brahms, Johannes, 1833-1897
People → Chopin, Frederic, 1810-1849
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)