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This program shows how western orchestral music has freed itself from the domination of melody and explored the richness of musical pulse. Works by Stravinsky, Mahler, Sibelius and Reich are included.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: London Weekend Television (Firm), RM Arts (Firm), City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Films for the Humanities (Firm)
Other Authors: May, Deborah, Rattle, Simon, 1955-
Format: Video VHS
Language:English
Published: Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities, [1997]
Series:Leaving home, orchestral music in the 20th century ; [prog. 2].
Subjects:
Orchestral music > History and criticism.
Musical meter and rhythm.
Composers.
Music > 20th century.
Documentary television programs.
Description
Summary:This program shows how western orchestral music has freed itself from the domination of melody and explored the richness of musical pulse. Works by Stravinsky, Mahler, Sibelius and Reich are included.
Item Description:Series title on videocassette container: Music of the 20th century : leaving home.
Videocassette release of a 1996 British television program.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videocassette (52 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in.
Format:VHS.