An Essay in Sound

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Date
1957
Summary
Analyzes the score of a symphony and explains why it was scored as it was.  Compares this symphony to a painting and to an austere essay and shows how the background, the highlights, and the essential figures are developed. Analyzes a composer's motives and illustrates their orchestral expression. (University of Rochester) Film.
Contributors
Howard Hanson; University of Rochester; Eastman Symphony Orchestra
Publishers
Indiana University Audio-Visual Center; National Educational Television
Genres
Educational; Music
Subject
Music appreciation ; Music--Study and teaching ; Symphonies.
Collection
National Educational Television
Unit
IUL Moving Image Archive
Language
English
Rights Statement
No Copyright - United States
Physical Description
1 film reel (33 min.) sound,black and white/monochrome; 16 mm
Other Identifiers
Catalog Key: 7834594; Other: GR00468292; MDPI Barcode: 40000003308014

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