Rhythm

This program examines 20th century music from the perspective of its most fundamental force: rhythm. It shows how western orchestral music has freed itself from the domination of melody and explored the richness of musical pulse.

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, London Weekend Television, ltd, RM Arts (Firm), Films for the Humanities (Firm)
Other Authors: Rattle, Simon, 1955-, Chadwick, Hilary, Knussen, Sue, Gavin, Barrie
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Published: Lexington, KY : Amazon.com, 2004.
Series:Leaving home, orchestral music in the 20th century.
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Table of Contents:
  • Excerpts from: Richard Wagner: Overture to Tristan and Isolde ; Arnold Schonberg: Verklarte Nacht (Transfigured Night) ; Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 7 in E minor ; Arnold Schonberg: Five Orchestral Pieces op. 16 ; Richard Strauss: Elektra ; Anton Webern: Five Pieces for Orchestra op. 10 ; Alban Berg: Violin Concerto "Dem Andenken eienes Engels."