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This program focuses on young American composers who learned from the music of the past and from the music of other cultures. Works by Gershwin, Copland, Bernstein, Ives, Cage and others are included.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, London Weekend Television (Firm), Films for the Humanities (Firm)
Other Authors: May, Deborah, Rattle, Simon, 1955-
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Published: Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities, [1997]
Series:Leaving home, orchestral music in the 20th century (DVD videodiscs)
Subjects:
Composers > United States.
Music > United States.
Music > 20th century.
Orchestral music > History and criticism.
Documentary television programs.
Description
Summary:This program focuses on young American composers who learned from the music of the past and from the music of other cultures. Works by Gershwin, Copland, Bernstein, Ives, Cage and others are included.
Item Description:Series title on container: The music of the 20th century : leaving home.
"The Films for the Humanities & Sciences DVD collection"--Container.
Videodisc release of a 1996 British television program.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 DVD-video (53 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD.
Production Credits:On-line editor, Paul Bolton.