The Symphony sound with Henry Lewis: introduction to the performing arts

United States, 1970

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Henry Lewis discusses the unique characteristics of the symphony orchestra, and describes the instruments and their particular roles within the symphony. Mr Lewis conducts the orchestra in examples from many periods and composers.

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Credits

director

William Francisco

producer

Robert Saudek

production company

Learning Corporation of America

Robert Saudek Associates

Duration

00:26:27:00

Production places
United States
Production dates
1970

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

010510

Language

English

Subject categories

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - United States

Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Music - Instruction and study

Educational & Instructional

Educational & Instructional → Educational films

Music & Performing Arts → Composers

Music & Performing Arts → Conductors (Music)

Music & Performing Arts → Music - Instruction and study

Music & Performing Arts → Musical instruments

Music & Performing Arts → Orchestra

Music & Performing Arts → Orchestral music

Music & Performing Arts → Performing arts

Music & Performing Arts → Symphonies

Performance

Performance → Music - Performance

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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