Learning on ScreenGlyndebourne: The House That George Built
- Subtitle
- House that George built, The
- Synopsis
- The story of the new Glyndebourne Opera House, rebuilt in the early 1990s and officially opened in 1994. Reveals the underlying philosophy of Glyndebourne and the determination of many people, including Sir George Christie, the son of Glyndebourne’s founder, to raise funds. Follows the development of the 1200-seat auditorium, from initial planning with architects Michael Hopkins and Partners in 1991, through the demolition of the old building in 1992, to the opening of the new opera house in 1994.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 52 min.
- Year of production
- 1994
- Availability
- Sale; 1995 Sale: £10.99 (inc VAT)
- Notes
- Broadcast on 28 May 1994 on Channel 4.
Reviewed in British Council ‘VideoSelect’ May 1995. - Subjects
- Architecture; Music
- Keywords
- buildings; Glyndebourne; opera; theatres
Credits
- Director
- Christopher Swann
- Producer
- Frances Peters
Production Company
Sponsor
- Name
Channel Four Television
- Phone
- 071-396 4444
- Address
- LONDON
SW1P 2TX
Distributor
- Name
Praxis Films Ltd
- Phone
- 01472 398547
- Fax
- 01472 398683
- Address
- PO Box 290
Market Rasen, Lincolnshire
LN3 6BB - Notes
- Contact: John Goddard (7/99), e-mail jrgoddard@compuserve.com
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