HERITAGE XII (4 films)

Duration: 30 min

Year Published: 1956

Creator: WQED

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: Sound

Description: Titles are: NADIA BOULANGER—I. Mademoiselle Boulanger and her guests discuss musical training. Points out when musical and instrumental training should begin and differences in American and French musical education. Reviews Mademoiselle Boulanger's early years. NADIA BOULANGER—II. A discussion on enthusiasm and discipline in the education of a musician. Tells how individuality is determined. Explains the curriculum at Fontainebleau's American Conservatory. NADIA BOULANGER—III. Mademoiselle Boulanger and her guests discuss music in the 20th century. Points out the importance of originality, tradition, freedom and curiosity. Stresses integration in music and the twelve tone technique. NADIA BOULANGER—IV. A discussion on music and the musician. Stresses the responsibility of the composer, the musician and the listener, musical recordings, and pleasure derived from composing music.

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Metadata Source:Educational film guide. Supplements (1959-62)