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1 online resource (1 video file (52 min., 42 sec.)) : sound, color |
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005242 |
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digital |
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video file |
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polychrome |
Summary |
The unknown story of Richard Wagner's youthful symphony. This documentary by Gianni di Capua is set in a timeless Venice magically evoked through photographic glass negatives, and brought to life by voice-overs that recount the unpublished story of the last days of Richard Wagner's life. A letter from the great composer himself, a book published just after his death and the diary of his wife Cosima reveal the fascinating story of a rediscovered symphony, a youthful composition composed by Wagner when he was barely 19 years old and brought to light a few days before his sudden death in a lagoon; a symphony that had, many years earlier, represented the birth of the German composer's musical poetry and awareness of his genius. |
Language |
German dialogue; English subtitles. |
Subject |
Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883. Symphonies, WWV 29, C major.
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Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883.
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Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883. |
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Composers -- Germany.
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Composers. |
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Germany. |
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Symphony.
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Symphony. |
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Symphonies (Wagner, Richard) |
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Internet videos.
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Internet videos.
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Video recordings.
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Video recordings.
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Added Author |
Di Capua, Gianni, film director.
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Kublai Film Venezia, production company.
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