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Theory and Practice

Synopsis
Examines the relationship between the rigours of theoretical training and the ‘inspirational’ image of the ‘great’ composers. Using surviving harmony exercises used by Beethoven and Handel, and set by Mozart for Thomas Attwood, the programme analyses the relevance of this technical training to ‘real’ music. Composers have traditionally been portrayed as rejecting ‘theory’, but these original manuscripts help to show that these composers regarded training as important, The manuscripts reveal the nature of the different training methods employed or experienced by them.
Series
Understanding Music: Elements, Techniques and Styles, Course A214
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.
Year of production
1994
Availability
Off-air recording licence
Sale; 1998 sale: £145.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Subjects
Music
Keywords
composers (music); music theory

Credits

Producer
Mags Noble
Cast
David Rowland 
Donald Burrows 

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web
http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window
Phone
+44 (0) 1908 274066
Address
Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA
Notes
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