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VENNING MEMORIAL VIDEO
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6: LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Beethoven was a master composer as well as one of the Finest pianists of his time. Vivid film portrait of the great composer features Many rare manuscripts and narration of the composer’s own thoughts and Favorite poetry. Herbert von Karajan, Otto Klemperer, the Berlin and Vienna Philharmonic Orchestras and Wilhelm Backhaus are among the artists whollustrate the great scope of his Symphonies, chamber music, sonatas, and his ingle opera, FIDELIO. This film examines Beethoven’s life and work from every aspect: his musical oeuvre, his stormy personal life and character, and his political and religious beliefs. All documents were filmed from the originals. 102 minutes. 7: JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH: Was specially produced for the 300th anniversary of his birth, and had its world premiere at the Royal Festival Hall in London.This film was made before Germany was reunified. The participation of theFormer German Democratic Republic provided the director with the unique opportunity to film in all the important East German localities; from Bach’s Birthplace in Eisenach, to Weimar and Leipzig and many other places associated with Bach’s life. Included are extensive excerpts of Bach’s works by the leading orchestras, ensembles and soloists— including the world-famous Gewandhaus Orchestra and St. Thomas’ Choir in Leipzig. Featured are many original Bach manuscripts, filmed for the first time. 115 minutes. 8: THE LIFE OF MOZART: This classic film provides an in-depth look into the life of 1 of the rarest geniuses of European history. It presents Mozart’s life visually in the architecture of his time—among the row houses, cathedrals and courts of 18th Century Salzburg, Vienna, London, and Paris. The film depicts the restlessness of Mozart’s career. His frequent journeys between the ages of 6 and 20 are Shown in the actual cities and countryside throughout which he traveled. It describes the steady progress of his childhood fame, his declining popularity as he outgrew his status as a child prodigy, his marriage, his increasing indebtedness, and his final decline. Long exerpts from his symphonies, concerts, and operas are heard. A sense of Mozart’s time comes through in this film; the House of his birth in Salzburg, the dance music he composed for Viennese balls; as well as the sound of his own fortepiano played in the A+ Piano Concerto, provide a perspective of the great composer within the time in which he lived. 137 minutes. 9: LUCREZIA BORGIA by Gaetano DONIZETTI: Dame Joan Sutherland and tenor. Alfredo Kraus star in Donizetti’s tale of 16th century opulence and decadence. Joan Sutherland is unquestionably the unsurpassed Lucrezia of all-time, and this production at Covent Garden showcases her incomparable coloratura technique. Bel canto specialist Richard Bonynage conducts The Orchestra of he Royal Opera House in this historic performance. 157 minutes 10: TURANDOT by Giacomo Puccini: Casolla, Larin, Frittoli, Colombra; Beijing Dance Bianche; Orchestra & Chorus of Maggio Musicale, Fiorentino/Mehta. TURANDOT is staged at the fabled Forbidden City of Beijing. The opera tells the tale of a beautiful Chinese princess and her hapless Suitors, performed in its authentic setting—an ancestral Ming Dynasty Palace:The Palace of Heavenly Purity— today called the People’s Cultural Palace. 126 Minutes 11: UN BALLO IN MASCHERA by Guiseppe Verdi: An opera in 3 acts. Placido Domingo stars in this powerful Royal Opera House production of Verdi’s great romantic Opera. Domingo is memorable in the role of Gustavus, with Katia Ricciarcelli as Amelia. The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House gives a superb performance of Verdi’s score under the baton of conductor Claudio Abbado. 135 Minutes 12: THE LIFE OF ANTON BRUCKNER—a film by Hans Conrad Fischer. After many years of neglect by his contemporaries and the sentimentalization he suffered later, Bruckner is now taking his rightful place among the world’s great composers. But who really was Anton Bruckner? With the tremendous structures of his symphonies and the masses, he completed the heritage of Viennese classicism and at the same time opened the door to the 20th century.Mahler, Strauss, Schonberg, and Berg can hardly be conceived without him. The heart of this film is his music. Bruckner’s career shows the struggle of an artistic genius against the resistance of his contemporaries in an exemplary fashion. It equally demonstrates the sheer hard work and willpower that went into his creations. Bruckner’s origins, the social milieu in which he lived and worked, and the frequent contradictions and ambiguities in his whole style of life are analyzed in detail. 131 minutes 13: DEVELOPING TECHNIQUE AND MUSICIANSHIP IN YOUNG PIANO STUDENTS - Featuring Amanda Vick Lethco: She discusses her ideas on teaching and gives an inspiring session based on her teaching philosophy. Working with 2 young students, she demonstrates her ideas on a variety of topics including rhythm, note reading, technique, musical balance, scales and adapting teaching to fit various learning styles. 14: CAROLA GRINDEA VIDEO ON A PIANO TECHNIQUE—to prevent and cure Physical problems and injuries; to reduce anxiety and stress; focal dystonia in keyboard players. 15: LA TRAVIATA by Verdi: Placido Domingo, one of opera’s greatest tenors, makes his Cinematic debut in this glorious “opera-film”, which also marks the first starring role of renowned soprano, Teresa Stratas. Loyal to Verdi’s original score, the critically acclaimed Zeffirelli production features the music of the New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus under the baton of Met conductor James Levine. 1 hour 45 minutes 16: J.S. BACH—One of the most moving, personal and probing works by an artist in one medium exploring the artist of another. Juan Downey’s J.S. BACH is an exciting work on the nature of J.S. Bach, his time and music. It is a resonant, personal documentary on the composer that begins with Bach’s last years and ends with Downey’s note of the death of his mother. In continuous counterpoint are the transfiguring power of Bach’s music and the gritty reality of his life; the nature and biography of this man and of the video maker who identifies with him and has played his music since childhood; and the shifting, symbiotic relations of art and life for both creators. 28 minutes 17: REQUIEM by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Marie McLaughlin, Maria Ewing, Jerry Hadley, Cornelius Hauptmann, with the Bavarian Radio Chorus and Symphony Orchestra conducted by Leonard Bernstein. 65 minutes 18: OEDIPUS REX and THE FLOOD by Igor Stravinsky: Composed in 1927 for the 20th Anniversary of Diaghilev’s Ballet Russes, Stravinsky’s opera/oratorio Oedipus Rex is by all counts a modern masterpiece, shattering in its impact. This Production, conducted by Bernard Haitink, has won worldwide acclaim as a definitive performance, dramatic staging and stellar vocal performances. In 1960 Stravinsky was invited by CBS to write a special work for television. Inspired by a visit to flooded Venice, he decided on a dance/drama based on the story of Noah. After completing the musical score, Stravinsky enlisted the help of George Balanchine to develop an ambitious visual accompaniment suitable for television. It premiered in 1962. 90 minutes. 19: THE STORY OF THE SYMPHONY: HAYDN AND MOZART: Volume 1—Andre Previn conducts the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in some of the most popular works in the concert repertoire. First you watch Previn ‘in rehearsal’ talking about the composer and his music, using pictures, anecdotes, and orchestral excerpts to underscore his comments. HAYDN SYMPHONY NO. 87 and MOZART SYMPHONY NO. 39: The symphonies of Haydn and Mozart represent a land-mark in the history of Western music. Living at a time when the composer was fast making the transition from being a servant in a grand household to being an individual with a personal voice, Haydn and Mozart laid firm foundations for a rich form of musical expression that finds its most magnificent and powerful expression in the strange phenomenon called the ‘symphony’. They wrote over 150 symphonies between them, and their influence has had a lasting effect on later symphonic forms and styles and on the development of the symphony orchestra. 90 minutes 20: THE STORY OF THE SYMPHONY: BRAHMS Volume 4—SYMPHONY NO. 4: Andre Previn explains how Brahms epitomizes the self-discipline and craftsmanship needed to write a great symphony. In an opera or ballet, the story, scenery,costumes and effects all serve to distract the audience. In a concerto, the charisma of the soloist and the sheer brilliance of the playing can mask flaws in the composition. But with a symphony, the work must be judged solely on the composer’s ability to develop his musical ideas. Brahms dared to write Symphonies in the shadow of Beethoven…and succeeded. 90 minutes. 21: DER FREISCHUTZ by Carl Maria Von Weber.
Premiered in Berlin in 1821 with instant
22: I AM YOUR CHILD—THE FIRST YEARS LAST FOREVER: The new research
in brain
23: TANNHAUSER: Richard Wagner’s Grand Romantic opera was recorded
from the National 24: BAROQUE DANCE AND BAROQUE KEYBOARD MUSIC-Maurice Hinson This alluring video discusses the history of each dance and demonstrates the relationship Between the dance movements and the performance of keyboard music. Then the dance is broken down into component steps for learning by the viewer. Featuring dancers from the University of Kansas, nine of the most popular court dances are performed to Dr. Hinson’s keyboard accompaniment. 42 minutes. 25: IMAGERY IN PIANO PERFORMANCE - Dennis Alexander In this engaging video-lecture, pianist/composer Dennis Alexander explores the use of four types of imagery that will help students and professionals achieve more artistic performances at the piano. Many of Mr. Alexander’s compositions are performed throughout the video, including a complete performance of his six-movement suite “Planet Earth”. Dennis also shares how he uses imagery when he composes. About 60 minutes. 26: MEMORIZATION IN PIANO PERFORMANCE Stewart Gordon Despite the widespread tradition among pianists to perform from memory, few realize there are specific techniques to help them become more adept at it. This outstanding video-lecture by Dr. Stewart Gordon is ideal for pianists who have trouble memorizing music, or fear a memory loss in performance. Five clearly defined memorization processes are outlined, followed by techniques that will aid in the correction of typical memorization problems. Suggestions for incorporating these ideas into the teaching process are also provided. About 60 minutes. 27: PERFORMANCE PRACTICES IN BAROQUE KEYBOARD MUSIC -Maurice Hinson Composers in the Baroque period (1600-1750) produced some of the greatest and most exciting keyboard music known to man. This captivating video looks at conventions and knowledge that help the performer create a more historically informed performance. Organized as a practical aid to today’s performers and teachers, basic touches, articulation, dynamics and ornamentation are discussed in detail. 65 minutes. 28: PERFORMANCE PRACTICES IN CLASSICAL PIANO MUSIC-Maurice Hinson Compositions by Haydn, Clement, Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert are featured in this intriguing lecture on performance practices of the Classical era. Musical characteristics, period keyboard instruments, Italian terms, tempo indications, the damper pedal, finger pedaling and ornamentation are all discussed. Also highlighted are dance influences and performance conventions that are rarely indicated in the composers’ manuscripts. Standard repertoire is performed and analyzed throughout. About 60 minutes. 29: PERFORMANCE PRACTICES IN IMPRESSIONISTIC PIANO MUSIC-Maurice Hinson Discover how Impressionistic painters, symbolist writers, nature and imagery influenced Impressionist composers such as Debussy. In this enjoyable video, Dr. Maurice Hinson covers musical techniques including plainsong, the whole-tone scale, folk music, floating chords and more. Performance techniques and direct exercises especially in the area of pianissimo playing and pedal usage are discussed and demonstrated in great detail. About 60 minutes. 30: PERFORMANCE PRACTICES IN EARLY 20TH CENTURY PIANO MUSIC-Maurice Hinson Covering music from approximately 1890-1914, Dr. Hinson presents a fascinating lecture on the dramatic changes that composers wrought during the early 20th Century. Music by Bartok, Debussy, Farwell, Joplin, Gralinger, Granados, Grieg, Hindemith, MacDowell, Coleridge-Taylor, Satie and Schonberg are performed. About 60 minutes. 31: PERFORMANCE PRACTICES IN LATE 20TH CENTURY PIANO MUSIC-Stewart Gordon Be inspired to teach and play more repertoire in this period. In this well-paced and informative video, Dr. Stewart Gordon breaks through common barriers in approaching mid-to late-20th century music. He offers practical insights into how to interpret, perform and teach the music of the period—and how to enjoy the process! Highly accessible compositions are featured by Sol Berkowitz, George Crumb, Richard Faith, Leo Kraft, Halsey Stevens and Bruce Wise. About 60 Minutes. 32: PERFORMANCE PRACTICES IN ROMANTIC PIANO MUSIC-Maurice Hinson The rich piano repertoire of the Romantic era is explored featuring the music of Schubert, Mendelssohn, Liszt, Schumann, Chopin and Brahms. Dr. Maurice Hinson examines the performance practices of the Romantic era, and discusses the influence that literature and art had on the composers, Dance forms, nationalistic influences, pedaling, dynamics, ornamentation, Italian terms and tempo markings are covered in depth, along with interesting historical anecdotes about the composers and their lives. About 60 minutes. 33: PIANO TECHNIQUE; IS THERE ONE WAY? Sona Haydon As a result of a serious injury to her right hand, Sona Haydon conducted detailed research in therapeutic techniques to help her regain strength and mobility. Many of the same techniques yielded excellent results with her piano students, and for many years she has done successful workshops on the subject. Now on video, Ms. Haydon combines ideas from her own recovery treatment with time-honored techniques by master teachers. In private lesson settings, she discusses and demonstrates the following techniques: posture, hand position, drills, isometrics, stretching, scales. About 40 minutes. 34: NELITA TRUE- VOLUME 1: PORTRAIT OF A PIANIST-TEACHER Includes lectures for teachers on fundamental principles of piano performance, piano student lesson excerpts of teacher/student interaction, plus two complete Performances of Beethoven’s Sonata in C+, Op. 2 No. 3, and Chopin’s Nocturne In Db+, Op. 27, No. 2 35: NELITA TRUE- VOLUME 2: THE STUDIO LESSON Covers such topics as one on one instruction, detailed instruction and visual highlights of the score on selections from Schumann’s Papillions, Op. 2, and imaginative use of Metaphor for the development of interpretation and execution of the Romantic Style. 36:NELITA TRUE- VOLUME 3: TECHNIQUE THROUGH LISTENING Includes the hows- and-whys of body posture, hand position, and related topics,illustrated with visual close-ups, demonstrating proper techniques. Also addresses the importance of listening and its impact upon technical development and physical execution. 37: NELITA TRUE- VOLUME 4: PRINCIPLES OF STYLE FOR THE YOUNG PIANIST Special effects that enable you to follow the measure-by-measure analysis of Mozart’s G+ Sonata, K. 283, First Movement, and Brahms’ g- Rhapsody, Op. 70, No. 2.
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MARSALIS ON MUSIC SERIES:
38:TACKLING THE MONSTER--WYNTON ON
PRACTICE
Marsalis calls music practice "the large monster" but he
teaches his 12 point strategy for slaying it.
Features cellist Yo-Yo-Ma. 54 minutes.
39: WHY TOES TAP--WYNTON ON RHYTHM
Using 2 rendition of the "Nutcracker" (Tchaikovsky's original
and Ellington's jazz arrangement),
Marsalis demonstrates how composers
use rhythm to create distinctive sound evoking a wide variety
of
emotions. Features the Wynton Marsalis Jazz Orchestra and the
Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra
conducted by Seiji Ozawa. 53
minutes.
40: LISTENING FOR CLUES--WYNTON ON FORM
Marsalis teaches us to learn structure and form so that a piece of music
will unfold like a good story.
He then shows us how to identify
different form, moving effortlessly from Prokofiev to Gershwin,
Ellington and Ives. Features the Wynton Marsalis Jazz Orchestra
and the Tanglewood Music
Center Orchestra conducted by Seiji
Ozawa. 54 minutes.
41: SOUSA TO SATCHMO--WYNTON ON THE JAZZ
BAND
Marsalis shows how New OPrleans jazz evolved out of the European
symphonic music, by way of
John Phillip Sousa and ragtime.
Features the Liberty Jazz Band the Tanglewood Music Center
Orchestra
conducted by Seiji Ozawa. 55 minutes.
THE COMPOSERS SPECIALS SERIES
42: BACH'S FIGHT FOR FREEDOM
The chapel organist is enraged. It's bad enough his boss, Duke
Wilhelm, stifles his creativity.
Now the bumbling fool has given
him a servant he suspects is a spy. But soon, the
temperamental
composer recognizes a kindred soul in his new year old assistant,
Frederick.
For both know too well what it's like not to be able to
follow your dream. Set in 1717, Bach's 32nd
year. This film
passionately argues that the only master you can serve faithfully is
your own
heart. 53 min.
43: BIZET'S DREAM
12 year old Michelle Marin doesn't like her piano teacher.
Monsieur Bizet is irritable, forgetful,
aloof--distracted by a failing
marriage and the rigors of composing his new opera. But as the
composer begins to tell Michelle the story of the gypsy Carmen, her
imagination is captured. For,
just as in Bizet's opera, her
soldier father is stationed in Seville...and she fears he will never
return.
Set in Paris in 1875, this story is on an unusual
friendship between 2 people who share the ability
to feel life deeply
and is a beautifully filmed testament to the power of music to set those
feelings free. 53 minutes.
44: HANDEL'S LAST CHANCE
It is 1742, Dublin, where 10 year old Jamie O'Flaherty and the brilliant
composer George Frederic
Handel Live. Jamie, who comes from a very
poor family, has been caught stealing and is in jail.
Handel,
whose career is failing, needs his newest composition to be a big
hit. By a stroke of destiny,
the young boy and composer become
unlikely allies. Handel gets Jamie out of jail, and the boy
lends
his golden voice to the first performance of MESSIAH. This
production is filled with many of
Handel's most glorious musical works
and the captivating story reminds us that when you believe
in yourself,
you can make comeback in life and often get one last chance. 53
minutes.
45: LISZT'S RHAPSODY
Rich and successful, a dashing young musical superstar so adored
that women faint when they
meet him in the street, Franz Liszt is
restless. He knows that something is missing in his
glamorous life
as the world's greatest concert pianist. He meets Josy, a
naturally gifted young
Gypsy street musician, and subsequently wager
that he can turn Josy into a world class musician.
The bet turns
into a mighty struggle of wills--the worldly sophisticate against the
resourceful
Gypsy boy and a conflict of freedom vs. discipline, heart
vs. brain, passion vs. technique. Set in
1846, this film
celebrates the miracle of talent and the triumph of dreams
fulfilled. 49 minutes.
46: ROSSINI'S GHOST
In a kitchen in Italy in 1862, little Reliana helps her grandmother
Rosalie make pasta sauce. As
steam swirls magically through the kitchen,
Rosalie argues with their oldest friend Martina and
tells the story of
an opera composer they once both knew. Son, Reliana finds herself
transported
through time back to a theater in Rome nearly 50 years
earlier. She is invisible to everyone but
the composers, Signor
Rossini. She watches in alarm as one of the singers puts a curse
on the
production and everything begins to go wrong. Set in 1816,
the year THE BARBER OF SEVILLE
had its disastrous premier. This is
a story of 3 women who learn that friendship, like opera--or
a great
pasta sauce--requires nurturing, patience and time. 52 minutes.
47: STRAUSS: THE KING OF THREE QUARTER
TIME
The year is 1868, the city Vienna, the music--exhilarating, yet all is
not well with Johan Strauss, Jr.,
the darling of waltzing Vienna.
Haunted by the constant pressure to outdo himself with each new
composition, Strauss meets Nicholas, a humble stable boy, who fears his
brutal stepfather. To
their surprise, the composer and the boy
find in one another a piece of life's emotional puzzle,
discovering the
healing bond of trust and embarking on a collaboration that will be
music to the
world's ears. 51 minutes.
THE STATIONS OF BACH
48: A FAMILY OF MUSICIANS 1685-1707
Describes Bach's life from his birth in 1685 in Eisenach until Arnstadt
at the age of 22. Traces
the critical events of the intervening years: the death of his
parents his apprentice years of
musical training and as a student in Lunenburg. Describes the
political, social, cultural, and
familial influences that affected Bach. 30 min.
49: THE KAPELLMEISTER OF THE BAROQUE
1707-1723
As organist in Muhlhausen at the age of 22, Bach married, and
published his first Cantata.
Then, at the Royal Court of Wilhelm
Ernst, Duke of Weimar, he served as concertmaster and
composer. In
1717, he moved to Cothen where he remained as Kappellmeister until
1723. After
Bach's wife died, he remarried and took a cantorial
post in Leipzig. This program explores inter-
relationships between
music and art, architecture and religion. 30 minutes.
50:THE CANTOR OF ST. THOMAS CHURCH, LEIPZIG
1723-1739
Bach arrived in Lepzig at the age of 38. This program covers the
1st 16 years of his tenure as
the cantor of St. Thomas Church. 30
minutes.
51: BACH'S LEGACY 1739-1750
In Bach's final decade he received many honors and was inducted into the
Society of Musical
Sciences. He agonized over the premature death
of his adult child, and was determined to
leave behind a legacy of music,
a monument to himself and the entire Bach clan. Felix
Mendelssohn's performance of the St. Matthew's Passion, a century after
its premier, impelled
Bach's revival, the popularity of which has never
diminished. 30 minutes.
MISCELLANEOUS VIDEOS
52: ANATOMY OF A PIANO: HOW YOUR GRAND PIANO WORKS
John Serkin, Piano Technician, takes you close-up for a through
understanding of this
complex musical instrument, describing
step-by-step how it works, and what goes wrong
when it doesn't. He
provided a thoughtful and detailed explanation of the basic structure
and design of the instrument as he takes it apart and discusses how and
why it makes
the sound it does. He also tells you how to determine
if your piano is properly regulated,
in need of voicing, or just out of
tune. You'll know the questions to ask your own piano
technician.
Divided into 4 practical and very manageable viewing sections. 75
minutes.
53: A CHURCH ORGANIST'S PRIMER: PART 1: MANUAL
AND PEDALS TECHNIQUE
Introduces the student to the differences between organ and piano
keyboard technique.
Beginning pedal technique is illustrated in
detail, bench placement, how to sit, good posture,
proper shoes,
etc. Fingering techniques unique to organ are detailed.
Musical examples are
given, method books recommended. Instructor:
Dr. Sally Cherrington. 32 minutes
54: A CHURCH ORGANIST'S PRIMER: PART 2:
REGISTRATION
Introduces the student to the art of selecting stops with examples
of the type of sound
appropriate for given pieces. Learn about
pitch level, grouping of stops into tonal families,
and basic uses of
each family. discover what to do with mixtures, pedal reeds, and
cornets.
Specific registration is listed on screen while musical
examples are performed. an historical
exploration of organ
construction and tradition provides a foundation for better
understanding
of today's registration practices. Instructor:
Dr. Sally Cherrington. 56 minutes.
55: A CHURCH ORGANIST'S PRIMER: PART 3:
HYMN ACCOMPANIMENT
Introduces the student to accompaniment techniques for a wide
variety of hymnody
from traditional to gospel to contemporary.
Examine a variety of hymnals from major
denominations. Learn
secret of hymnal indexes to cross-reference subject, author,
composer,
and source. Find out what works and what doesn't in learning group
singing.
Discover a wealth of source materials for rebirth of
congregational singing in your church.
Instructor: Dr. Sally Cherrington. 84 Minutes.
56: CONVERSATIONS WITH FRANCES CLARK
Frances Clark's philosophical observations speak to the very heart of
what is important
n piano teaching. From her perspective of more
than 60 years of teaching, she reminds
teachers and parents, as no one
else can, of the importance of the student-teacher
relationship.
Produced on location at Westminster Choir College, Princeton, NJ, and
presented in a question and answer format, this video covers the
development of her
ground breaking approach to teach and the creation of
the New School of Music Study.
55 minutes.
57: DISCOVERING MUSIC
An appreciation of music is developed not by training students to
become musicians but
by exposing them to various kinds of music.
This program investigates the composition,
culture and history of music
as an art form. This program shows us that all students can
learn
to identify musical characteristics and create their own
compositions. 28 minutes.
58: ENSEMBLE DICTION: LANGUAGE AND STYLE:
PRINCIPLES AND APPLICATION
James Jordan and Constantina Tsolainou.. Including both
lectures and demonstrations,
this video outlines the general principles of
diction and details specific ways to apply the
concepts to any choral
situation. It also provides effective methods for improving
intonation,
discusses techniques for enriching vocal production, identifies approaches
for
illustrating diction principles, delineates the basic diction criterion for
English, Latin,
and German, and describes ways to achieve appropriate
style. Featuring the talents
of James Jordan, conductor of the Westminster
Chapel Choir, and Constantina Tsolainou,
Choral Director at Southern Methodist
University. 90 minutes.
59: FREEING THE CAGED BIRD: DEVELOPING WELL COORDINATED-INJURY-
PREVENTIVE PIANO TECHNIQUE- with Barbara Lister-Sink. A New look at
injury preventive
technique in an exciting and definitive video guide to free
"effortless" piano playing. Clearly
explained and demonstrated
examples show you step by step how you can develop well-
coordinated, injury-
free piano technique. With Glenna Batson, noted anatomist and movement
educator, Lister-Sink shows how the body is designed to work best with the
piano. Organized
into four easy reference parts. 2hours, 40 minutes.
60: THE GOLDEN AGE OF THE PIANO
This history of the piano recounts the birth of this instrument in Italy in 1709
and chronicles
its development through today. The program also traces the
connections between the
Industrial Revolution and Romanticism and the
piano. Historic stills and fare footage and
recordings are used to present
information about many famous composers and legendary
pianists. including Bach,
Liszt, Rachmaninoff, Serkin, Horowitz, Gould, Rubinstein, and Cliburn.
More than 20 rare performances from the vaults of Phillips Classics Productions
are featured.
58 min.
61: HOW TO CHOOSE A PIANO TEACHER
Answers important questions like: When should my child start lessons? What
about private
vs. group lessons? How much do lessons cost? What
about electronic pianos and computers?
Which schools offer scholarships
for students? This video guide is for everyone who wants
to enjoy making
music for a lifetime. Includes everything you need to know-- the
right
questions to ask prospective teachers; the various methods and latest
trends in piano
teaching; tips on purchasing a new or used piano.
Christopher Hepp and Virginia House
are your video hosts. 40 minutes.
62: THE INNER GAME OF MUSIC
Patterned after the "Inner Game of Golf" concepts of W. Timothy
Gallwey, this program
will help you students increase their levels of
concentration and their ability to cope with
the mental obstacles that inhibit
them from learning and performing at their best. The
video begins by
explaining the overall concept of the "Inner Game". Then,
through
demonstrations with individuals, small ensembles, and large ensembles ( over
40 demos
with 220 performers), it leads you through the "Inner Game"
skills of awareness, will
and trust. 120 minutes.
63: ORGAN WORKS : THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE KING OF INSTRUMENTS
This informative, yet highly entertaining insight into the historic and bizarre
world of
the organ is presented by Howard Goodall, composer for television and
stage. His
personal odyssey traces the birth of the traditional pipe organ
and includes the birth
of of the traditional pipe organ and includes spectacular
footage of some of the finest
organs in the Europe and the USA> The
program goes on to explain how the organ
moved into the secular world,
reinventing itself time and again. It follows the Hammond
organ into jazz,
blues, and rock, the Wurlitzer into cinemas and dance halls, and
the electronic
keyboard into a world market. Finally it arrives at the pipe less Allen
digital organ. 95 minutes.
64: THE VOCALIST'S GUIDE TO FITNESS, HEALTH AND MUSICIANSHIP -Julie Lyonn
Lieberman A hands on voice clinic with private lessons by some of the
best vocal coaches
in the country. Hosted by Julie Lieberman, a talented
singer, violinist, composer and
educator, the program presents techniques for
breath support, control and vocal stamina;
explains the causes of vocal
dysfunction and injury; and provides warm-up exercises, and
techniques to
correct breathiness, lack of resonance, and more. Stop points are provided
on the video, and special guests include a professional fitness trainer and
three top vocal
experts. 105 minutes.
65: THE MAGIC
FLUTE—Wolfgang A. Mozart One of the most successful
opera films ever
made. Master director Ingmar Bergman captures the joyous spirit of Mozart’s
masterpiece
in a film for opera buffs, novices, and children. The tale of two star-crossed
lovers—and
an impish man whose greatest desire is to find a wife—unfolds through glorious
music
and 1st-rate voices. Starring Josef Kostlinger, Ulrik Cold,Birgit
Nordin, & Irma Urrila.
Sung in Swedish with English subtitiles. 134 minutes.
66: MUSIC AND
CHILDREN'S BRAINS--D. Frances Rauscher
From the Coalition for Music Education ACCENT '96- 70 minutes
67: music
education is...EVERY CHILD'S RIGHT featuring Oscar Peterson
From the Coalition for Music Education- About 30 minutes
68: DANCETIME! 500 YEARS OF SOCIAL DANCE: 15th-19th
Centuries
Enjoy the dance and music from the courts of Italy,
France, England and the
grand ballrooms of America.
Early
Renaissance: 15th Century: Balli
Late
Renaissance: 16th Century: So Ben Mi Chi Ha Buon Tempo
La Volta,Galliard
Baroque: 18th
Century: Menuet, Contredanses,Folie d’Espagne
Regency:
Early 19th Century: Country Dances
Romantic:
Mid-19th Century: Quadrilles
Durang’s
Hornpipe
Victorian:
Late 19th Century: Polka,Mazurka,Gallop, Waltz Cotillion
45 minutes
69: HOW TO DANCE THROUGH TIME (Vol. 1): THE
ROMANCE OF MID-19TH
CENTURY COUPLE DANCES:
The Waltz, The Gallop, The Polka, The Schottische, The Polka Mazurka.
Beginners are introduced to the basic steps which accompany the romantic
dance music of our past. Each dance segment is introduced by a brief
presentation of historical information. Every step is described in careful
detail.
View lavish costumes and period drawings. Listen to the music of the era.
35 minutes
70: HOW TO DANCE THROUGH TIME (Vol. 3): THE
MAJESTY OF RENAISSANCE
DANCE: Nido d’Amore (The Nest of Love)
This video shows the intricacies of the Italian court
dance suite, which mirrors
the episodic changes of courtship. The refined introduction (THE OPENING)
explodes into male virtuoso display (THE GALLIARD); builds to mutual ecstasy
(THE SALTARELLO); and culminates in a statement of strong individualism (THE
CANARY). Professional dancers demonstrate the dance suite with detailed step
precision. To provide an authentic historical context, the dance, in its
entirety,
is performed with the authentic music and fashions of the era. The Renaissance
era is also introduced with historical dance information accompanied by original
illustrations. 40 minutes.
71: HOW TO DANCE THROUGH TIME (Vol. 4): THE
ELEGANCE OF BAROQUE SOCIAL
DANCE: MINUET, ALLEMANDE, CONTREDANCE
This video shows how to dance the most influential
social dances of the French
Baroque Court. The ceremonious MINUET is the most famous 18th
century dance i
nvention. The picturesque ALLEMANDE is the pivotal bridge linking to the 19th
Century. The popular CONTREDANCE has endured the centuries before and after
the distinguished Baroque era. Professional dancers demonstrate the dances with
detailed step analysis. These dances are also performed with the authentic
music
and fashions of the Baroque era. Each dance is introduced with historical
information
accompanied by original illustrations. The video includes exclusive couple
dances
as well as the popular form of line dancing. 45 minutes
72: HOW TO DANCE THROUGH TIME (Vol. 5):
VICTORIAN ERA COUPLE DANCES:
Variations on the Waltz, Polka, Galop, Mazurka.
The viewer can re-visit the classic 19th
century couple dances and explore a
kaleidoscope of 35 innovative step variations. The WALTZ cultivates a wealth
of turning embellishments. The POLKA develops whimsical variations. The GALOP
drives into a new level of expertise. The MAZURKA blossoms into a virtuostic
display.
Professional dancers demonstrate each step in slow motion and close up camera
views. Historical information, with original illustration, illuminate the
evolutionary
role of each dance. The authentic music and fashions of the Victorian era
enhance
this video. 50 minutes
73: “What Every Pianist
Needs to Know About the Body” by Thomas Mark
This video describes and demonstrates the places of balance, structure and
movement
of the hands and arms.Movement based on an accurate and adequate body map can
transform a pianist’s playing while guaranteeing freedom from injury.
74: "The Glen Gould Collection" X11 Epilogue
75: "Gotterdammerung" 3 tapes
76: "Die Walkure" 2 tapes
77: "Siegfried" 3 tapes
78: "Das Rheingold" 1 tape
REVIEWS:
‘How to Choose a Piano Teacher’ by Christopher Hepp and Virginia Houser (40 mins)
While this video is designed primarily as a guide for parents, it contains some helpful ideas for the new piano teacher
“How
to Form Good Fingering Habits” presented by Ruth Slenczynska at the
2006 National Pedagogy Conference.[aprox 1 hour]
This video discusses
the possibilities of various fingering techniques to accommodate different hand
sizes and also to create
variety in tone colour. Schubert’s’ Moment Musicaux Op.94 #1 is used as
the primary demonstration piece. Ruth Slenczynska
suggests that in the performance of Shuberts works ,long musical phrases
are required. To do this, short musical phrases must be
combined to create the long phrase by the use of what she calls the ‘overhang
technique”Other suggestions
include mirror fingering
and the avoidance of the use of pedal when practicing. --Review by Anne
MacDonald
“Thoughts on Practicing for Technique” A lecture by Gilbert Kalish
In
this 30 minute lecture, Gilbert Kalish speaks first of his own frustration as an
advanced student about not being able to play
difficult passages with ease, even after many hours of practice. Then he met a
teacher who bellowed ‘STOP USING YOUR FINGERS’!
Kalish inspires us as teachers to encourage in our students the more ephemeral
side of music: the expression of beauty, to move around
the keyboard with facility engaging the whole body and to read with ease. (Daily
sight reading is a must!) Review by Jane Ballantyne
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