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After eight special

Title
After eight special
Genre
Feature
TX Date
24 Nov 1980
Year of production
1980
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Duration
00:59:23
Description
This special edition of After Eight follows the London Philharmonic Orchestra to Japan and looks at what its like to be on tour with them, the sights and sounds of Japan, and Japan’s interest in the West. Speaking are: British ambassador to Japan Sir Hugh Cortazzi; LPO Managing Director Stephen Crabtree; conductor Sir Georg Solti; British Council representative Peter Martin(?); social psychologist Professor Sumiko Iwao; and members of the orchestra Mike Clothier, Judy Swan, David McLaren(?), Geoff Brown(?) and David Marker(?). Orchestral and Japanese music is played throughout. Female presenter not identified.
Contributors
Georg Solti; Hugh Cortazzi; Mike Clothier; Sumiko Iwao; Geoff Brown(?); David Marker(?); Stephen Crabtree; Judy Swan; David McLaren(?)
Keywords
Technology; Musicians; Industry; Health; Crime; Education; UK; Embassies and consulates; Television; USSR; Employment; Women; Energy resources; Concert tours; Sponsorship; Culture; Theatres; Customs and traditions; Embassy buildings; Japan; Gender discrimination; Gender roles; Classical music; Orchestras; Crime statistics; Emotions; Communication; Concert performances; Cultural users; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Languages; European cultures

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