A biographical documentary on Scottish born classical musician, William Primrose, who first studied the violin but very soon changed to the viola and became one of the world’s leading viola players, renowned as a soloist and chamber musician. In this documentary video, recorded at Brigham Young University, William Primrose reminisces about his past with host Dr David Dalton, accompanied by stills, archival footage and additional biographical material from William Primrose’s autobiography, “Walk on the North Side”.
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ACMI Identifier
319378
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Biographical films
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television programs - United States
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Music - Instruction and study
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Music & Performing Arts → Classical music
Music & Performing Arts → Music - Instruction and study
Music & Performing Arts → Musicians
Music & Performing Arts → Primrose, William, 1904-1982
Music & Performing Arts → Violinists - Biography
People → Primrose, William, 1904-1982
People → Violinists - Biography
Television → Television programs → Television programs - United States
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White and Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)