Theory & practice /
Explores the fundamental role played by music theory in the practice of composition, and examines the relationship between the rigors of theoretical training and the inspirational image of the great composers. By examining original manuscripts used by Beethoven and Handel, the program demonstrates h...
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| Format: | Video DVD |
| Language: | English |
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Princeton, N.J. :
Films for the Humanities & Sciences,
[2002]
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| Series: | Understanding music (DVD videodiscs)
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| Summary: | Explores the fundamental role played by music theory in the practice of composition, and examines the relationship between the rigors of theoretical training and the inspirational image of the great composers. By examining original manuscripts used by Beethoven and Handel, the program demonstrates how the great composers regarded training as important, and reveals the training methods employed in their work. |
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| Item Description: | "Understanding music : elements, techniques & styles"--Series title on packaging. Originally produced for television in 1994. Videorecording. |
| Physical Description: | 1 videodisc (25 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Format: | DVD. |