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Omnibus. Who needs a conductor? /

They can be tyrants, prima donnas or demanding angels. But whatever their foibles, an orchestra needs a conductor - or does it? André Previn delves into the how and the why in a good-natured investigation that debunks most of the myths. Amusing anecdotes are interwoven with marvellous playing by the...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: London Symphony Orchestra (Instrumentalist)
Other Authors: Chappell, Herbert (Producer, Screenwriter), Previn, André, 1929-2019 (Conductor, Speaker, Screenwriter)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: London, England : BBC Worldwide, 1972.
Series:Omnibus
Subjects:
Conducting.
Conducting > History.
Music > Performance.
Orchestra.
Orchestral music.
Direction musicale.
Direction musicale > Histoire.
Musique > Exécution.
Orchestre.
Orchestre, Musique d'.
Lecture
lectures.
Filmed performances.
History.
Lectures.
Nonfiction television programs.
Émissions télévisées autres que de fiction.
Spectacles filmés.
Conférences.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:They can be tyrants, prima donnas or demanding angels. But whatever their foibles, an orchestra needs a conductor - or does it? André Previn delves into the how and the why in a good-natured investigation that debunks most of the myths. Amusing anecdotes are interwoven with marvellous playing by the London Symphony Orchestra, demonstrating that, despite his modesty, Mr Previn is an essential part of the music making.
Item Description:Title from title screen (viewed January 06, 2022).
Physical Description:1 online resource (55 minutes)
Playing Time:00:55:00