| Description |
1 online resource (1 video file (27 min., 57 sec.)) : sound, color |
| Playing Time |
002757 |
| Description |
digital |
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video file |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Performer |
Daniel Barenboim, commentator, conductor. |
| Summary |
This three-part documentary accompanies outstanding artist Daniel Barenboim on his quest for music's social meaning. He, who was nominated for the title of "Messenger of Peace" has organised. This documentary features Daniel Barenboim conducting a spectacular concert in Gaza in May 2011. He worked with the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra and conducting the Cairo Symphony Orchestra for the very first time. In addition, the programme opens up a fascinating cultural discourse by depicting Barenboim discussing Wagner, politics and music. Also featured discussing these subjects are figures, who have shaped contemporary history, among others Pierre Boulez, Joschka Fischer and Richard von Weizsäcker. The third part focuses on Richard Wagner in reference to his taboo in Israel. Daniel Barenboim addresses the question whether music as an art form can be judged from a purely musical perspective or if it can't be separated from the views and beliefs of its creator. |
| Language |
In German and English; the German with English subtitles. |
| Subject |
Music and state -- Israel.
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Music and state. |
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Israel. |
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Music -- Political aspects -- Israel.
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Music -- Political aspects. |
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Music. |
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Music and antisemitism.
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Music and antisemitism. |
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Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883 -- Relations with Jews.
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Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883. |
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Relations with Jews. |
| Genre/Form |
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 |
Smaczny, Paul, film director.
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Barenboim, Daniel, 1942- commentator, conductor.
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ACCENTUS Music (Firm), production company.
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| Added Title |
Daniel Barenboim on music. III/III |
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Music and taboo : Wagner in Israel |
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Wagner in Israel |
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