Episode of Series “Tales from Hoffnung”.
A light hearted look at the various instruments of the orchestra, based on the original cartoons of the late Gerard Hoffnung, satirising musical pomposity. The music was composed and conducted by Francis Chagrin, who collaborated with Hoffnung on many occasions.
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ACMI Identifier
010569
Language
English
Subject categories
Animation
Music & Performing Arts → Conductors (Music)
Music & Performing Arts → Musical instruments
Music & Performing Arts → Orchestral music
Short films
Short films → Short films - Great Britain
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)