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The Bolero (1973)
Good look into the inner workings of an orchestra
Bolero is a wonderfully haunting work which Maurice Ravel, the composer, actually disliked. Zuben Mehta and the Los Angeles Philharmonic render a glorious performance of the work after giving us a look into the inner workings of the orchestra and how the work is prepared.
On the Twelfth Day... (1955)
I taught music in Bloomfield junior high from 1970-1998
This is a classic. I used to show it to my 7th grade students each year. We all enjoyed the film. It made the song it was based upon come alive in a humorous way. Not a word is spoken. All is done through mime and expressions/visuals etc. The creativity of Wendy Toye is very evident throughout the film. It makes one think about the cost in money and time True Love spends to win over his beloved. She does get a little annoyed with all the confusion caused by the birds and animals, but ah...those five gold rings over and over again!! All the servants eventually leave the home, crowded out by the menagerie. And, in the end, True Love and Wendy leave to live happily ever after!
The Bolero (1973)
Good look into the inner workings of an orchestra
Bolero is a wonderfully haunting work which Maurice Ravel, the composer, actually disliked. Zuben Mehta and the Los Angeles Philharmonic render a glorious performance of the work after giving us a look into the inner workings of the orchestra and how the work is prepared.
A Good Dissonance Like a Man (1977)
Comment
The American composer Charles Ives was organist/choirmaster in the landmark Presbyterian Church on the Green in Bloomfield, NJ for two years at the turn of the twentieth century. As a music teacher in Bloomfield, I found the film valuable for use in the classroom. Ives was a rather unique individual which came across in his music. I highly recommend the film for use with junior high and high school students. Some interesting discussion can result.