Gagaku

Synopsis

Japanese Imperial Court music and dance, unchanged for 13 centuries. A history of the music, including a look at its notation, is followed by an introduction to the instruments involved. Ends with a number of representative dances.

Language

English

Country

Japan

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 20 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1957

Availability

Special loan only

Uses

Final courses. Postgraduates.*

Subjects

Dance; Music

Keywords

dance; Gagaku; Japan; Music

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Distributor

Name

Embassy of Japan

Phone

020 7465 6500

Fax

020 7491 9347

Address

101-104 Piccadilly
LONDON
W1V 9FN