The individual tonal range and qualities of the various woodwind instruments used in a symphony orchestra, and the techniques of playing them, are demonstrated in this film. Compositions by Brahms, Mendelssohn, Rossini, von Weber, Beethoven, and Schumann are used to demonstrate the function of woodwind instruments in full orchestral setting.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
323182
Language
English
Subject categories
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Music - Instruction and study
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Music & Performing Arts → Music - Instruction and study
Music & Performing Arts → Musical instruments
Music & Performing Arts → Orchestra
Music & Performing Arts → Orchestral music
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)