Sinfonietta - Series 2: Singing The Uncertainties

Record ID: 126813
  • Title: Sinfonietta - Series 2: Singing The Uncertainties
  • Date: 4th March 1990
  • Summary: SINGING THE UNCERTAINTIES This documentary is built around a performance of Michael Tippett's SONGS FOR DO V conducted by the composer himself. The first of a series of 6 programmes exploring the role of the composer living and writing now, and for our time. Paul Crossley presents Michael Tippett's SON GS FOR DOV. This song cycle is a metaphorical journey west around the world, charting the creative artist's voyage of self-discovery. It is also used here as an opportunity to introduce the music of the five other international composers featured in the series.
  • Description:6 PROGRAMMES PRESENTED BY PAUL CROSSLEY WHO DISCUSSES WITH 6 INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED COMPOSERS HOW EACH WORK CAME ABOUT AND WHERE IT FITS IN THEIR OUTPUT. THECOMPOSER CONDUCTS EACH WORK HIMSELF. PERFORMED BY LONDON SONFONIETTA
  • Broadcaster:Channel 4
  • Collection: Channel 4
  • Genre:Documentary and Factual
  • Producer:LANDSEER FILM & TV PRODUCTIONS LTD
  • Programme Episode:Episode 1
  • Transmission Date:04/03/1990
  • Rights:On Request
  • Decade: 1990s
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