Documentary Film About ‘Helicopter’ String Quartet

Synopsis

Karlheinz Stockhausen rehearses and talks about his ‘Helicopter’ string quartet, played by the Arditti Quartet. The preparations, including test flights, are documented from the first rehearsal to the world première, of which excerpts are shown.

Language

English

Country

Germany

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 76 min.

Year of production

1995

Availability

Sale; 1997 sale: DM128.00 (inclusive)

Subjects

Music

Keywords

performances; Stockhausen, Karlheinz

Credits

Director

Frank Scheffer

Cast

Karlheinz Stockhausen

Production Company

Name

Stockhausen-Verlag

Distributor

Name

Stockausen-Verlag

Fax

0049 2268 1813

Address

Kennenberg 15
51515 Kürten
Germany

Notes

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