Part two of a three part series. Dr Carl Dolmetsch describes the history of the viola da gamba and demonstrates how it is played. Shows its construction in the Dolmetsch workshops, along with some priceless instruments in their museum. The fortepiano is described and demonstrated and we see a recital by the Dolmetschs and Joseph Saxby. Suitable for secondary school level.
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ACMI Identifier
504072
Language
English
Subject categories
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Music - Instruction and study
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Music & Performing Arts → Music - Instruction and study
Music & Performing Arts → Musical instruments
Music & Performing Arts → Musical instruments - Construction
Music & Performing Arts → Musical instruments - History
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)