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Documentary on the life and work of Carl Orff.
Originally released in 1995.
DVD, all regions ; 16:9 aspect ratio ; stereo.
Bayerischer Radio Symphony Orchestra and Choir ; conducted by Donald Runnicles ; chorus master, Udo Mehrpohl ; singers, Gwyneth Jones, Susan Chilcott, Robert Johnston, Roland Hermann ; viols played by Fretwork..
A performance of excerpts from Carmina Burana is the framework of a documentary on Orff's life, educational efforts, and work. The film relies on footage of Orff himself, as well as interviews with and recollections by two of his wives, friends and colleagues, and scholars who study his life and work.
Contents: Carmina Burana.
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LANGUAGE OPTIONS
In German with subtitles in English, French, Italian, Spanish, and German.
PUBLISHED
[Germany?] : Isolde, c2008.
Year Published: 2008
Description: 1 videodisc (115 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Format: DVD
ADDITIONAL CREDITS
Palmer, Tony, 1941-
Bluett, Mike.
Reiss, Bridget.
Runnicles, Donald, 1954-
Mehrpohl, Udo.
Jones, Gwyneth, 1936-
Chilcott, Susan, 1963-2003.
Johnston, Robert, tenor.
Hermann, Roland.
Orff, Carl, 1895-1982.
Bayerischer Rundfunk.
Fretwork (Musical group)
SUBJECTS
Orff, Carl, -- 1895-1982.
Composers -- Germany -- 20th century.
Documentary films.