Recreates Brahm’s life among scenes closely associated with his development as a composer. These include Vienna, where he reached the height of his career, and the German countryside he loved. Excerpts from the following are included: Sonata No.3 in F for Piano; Symphony No.1; Symphony No.2, and the D Major Violin Concerto.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
001428
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Music & Performing Arts → Brahms, Johannes, 1833-1897
Music & Performing Arts → Composers
Music & Performing Arts → Composers - Biography
Music & Performing Arts → Music - 19th century
Music & Performing Arts → Orchestral music
Music & Performing Arts → Performing arts
Music & Performing Arts → Symphonies
People → Brahms, Johannes, 1833-1897
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)