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Pulling out the stops : a history of the organ. 2, From Sweelinck to Bach /

Looks at the development of the organ during the 17th and 18th centuries, focusing on exceptional composers of organ music from Sweelinck, the 'maker of organists'; through to Buxtehude; and the 'golden age' of J.S. Bach. Also looks at the use of organ music in worship and the in...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: France 3 cinéma (Firm), RM Arts (Firm), Tara Productions (Firm), Centre National de Cinématographie, Arthaus Musik (Firm)
Other Authors: Lilenstein, Nat, Leonhardt, Gustav, 1928-2012, Foccroulle, Bernard, Heintze, Hans, Hardy, Tim, Scoular, Christopher
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Language Notes:Soundtracks in English, German, and French; menu languages in English, German, French and Spanish; program booklet in English, French and German.
Published: [Germany] : Arthaus Musik, [1997]
Subjects:
Organ (Musical instrument) > Europe > History.
Organ (Musical instrument) > Construction > Europe > History.
Church music > Europe > History.
Documentary films.
Nonfiction films.
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Summary:Looks at the development of the organ during the 17th and 18th centuries, focusing on exceptional composers of organ music from Sweelinck, the 'maker of organists'; through to Buxtehude; and the 'golden age' of J.S. Bach. Also looks at the use of organ music in worship and the influence of the great German school of organ builders in northern Europe.
Item Description:Aspect ratio 4:3.
Includes trailer.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (55 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (18 pages ; 18 cm.).
Format:DVD5; PCM stereo; region code 0.
Production Credits:Editors, Andy Lloyd, Jacques Baker ; series editor, Gilles Cantagrel.