Synopsis
(1966) Discusses some of the important American composers of the 20th century, including Ives, Piston, Harris, and Copland. Shows how their music reflects their own creative personalities rather than an abstract American tradition.
Uploader's description on archive.org
Details
- Running time
- 29 minutes
- Language
- English
- Collection
- Educational Films, Ephemeral Films
Subjects on the Internet Archive
- Babbitt, Milton, 1916-2011
- Electronic music
Reviews on the Internet Archive
★★★★★ · Fun · HappySwordsman · 2024-05-09
A nice look at electronic music in its many forms. I particularly enjoyed the segment featuring the dancer, and also the segment featuring abstract images. The NET closing logo at the end is a nice bonus. There's a bit of film wear, but this only effects the opening moments of the kinescope.
