The composer who creates symphonic music must still rely on the efforts of many other musicians for a performance of his work; and the conductor of the orchestra which is to perform a symphonic work is largely responsible for the interpretation placed on the work of the composer whose work they are to play. In this film, the function of the various choirs of the orchestra is demonstrated, as Howard Barlow conducts the Columbia Symphony Orchestra in a performance of Wagner’s “Ride of the Valkyries” and the Prelude to Act III of “Lohengrin”.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
308496
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Music - Instruction and study
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Music & Performing Arts → Choirs (Music)
Music & Performing Arts → Composers
Music & Performing Arts → Conductors (Music)
Music & Performing Arts → Music - Instruction and study
Music & Performing Arts → Musicians
Music & Performing Arts → Orchestra
Music & Performing Arts → Orchestral music
Music & Performing Arts → Symphonies
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)