| Description |
1 videodisc (80 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
digital |
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optical |
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NTSC |
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video file |
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DVD video |
| Note |
"A music-based portrait, presenting a window into the world of a truly great and original composer"--Container. |
| Credits |
Edited and presented by: Melvyn Bragg. |
| System Details |
DVD, NTSC, region code 1, 4:3 picture format, L-PCM-stereo. |
| Contents |
Song for Athene : (1993) (Westminster Abbey Choir) -- Three holy sonnets of John Donne : (1960). "Spit in my face" (Stephen Varcoe, tenor) -- Annunciation : (1992) (Westminster Abbey Choir) -- Protecting veil : (1987). 1st movement (Renato Ripo, violoncello ; La Camerata, Alexander Myrat, conductor) -- Akathist of thanksgiving : (1986-87) (Choir of Greek Orthodox Cathedral, London) -- Mary of Egypt : (1991). "Bless duet" (Patricia Rozario, soprano ; Stephen Varcoe, tenor ; La Camerata, Alexander Myrat, conductor) -- As one who has slept : (1996) (Westminster Abbey Choir, John Tavener, conductor) -- Agraphon : (1994) (Patricia Rozario, soprano). |
| Summary |
"Filmed in England and Greece, this music-based portrait of John Tavener presents a window into the world of a truly great and original composer...This DVD presentation is based on the acclaimed LWT South Bank show, and has been augmented to include performances of {Tavener's] works"--Container. |
| Performer |
Edited and presented by Melvyn Bragg. |
| Language |
In English, with subtitles in English, French, German, Italian, or Spanish. |
| Subject |
Tavener, John.
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Tavener, John. |
| Genre/Form |
Video recordings.
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Video recordings.
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| Added Author |
Izzard, Bryan, 1936-2006, producer, director.
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Bragg, Melvyn, 1939- editor.
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Varcoe, Stephen, performer.
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Ripo, Renato, performer.
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Myrat, Alexandre, conductor.
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Rozario, Patricia, performer.
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Tavener, John, conductor.
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Westminster Abbey. Choir, performer.
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Camerata (Orchestra), performer.
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London Weekend Television (Firm)
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NVC Arts (Firm)
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Kultur International Films.
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| Added Title |
Beyond the veil |
| ISBN |
0769784275 |
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9780769784274 |
| Music No. |
D4169 Kultur |
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