An absorbing documentary following the activities of the young conductor Michael Tilson Thomas. He studies the score of Brahms’ “Serenade No. 1 for Orchestra”, and finally conducts it at a music festival. The film is enriched by his comments on conducting and the role of music in his life.
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ACMI Identifier
312931
Language
English
Subject categories
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Music - Instruction and study
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Music & Performing Arts → Composition (Music)
Music & Performing Arts → Conductors (Music)
Music & Performing Arts → Music - 20th century - Philosophy and aesthetics
Music & Performing Arts → Music - Instruction and study
Music & Performing Arts → Music appreciation
Music & Performing Arts → Musicians
Music & Performing Arts → Orchestral music
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)