Beautifully Scary. Contemporary Music in America
Description
This film explores the trends in contemporary music in America over the last half of the 20th century and beyond. Interviews with some of the most influential American composers reveal the circumstances that shaped modern classical music today, and the creative visions that have emerged from it. The film features some of the innovative work being done through short sequences from a variety of ensembles. Interviews with leading performers of this music also reveal the impact that it has had on the fabric of modern American culture.
Runtime
1 hr 0 min 53 sec
Subjects
Database
Films on Demand
Direct Link
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