Orchestra! - Introducing the Modern Symphony Orchestra

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Orchestra! - Introducing the Modern Symphony Orchestra
Dudley Moore (presenter) / Schleswig-Holstein Festival Orchestra / Sir Georg Solti

[ DECCA / 2 DVD/CD ]

Release Date: Monday 8 October 2007

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Rated: G - Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act 1993Suitable for General Audiences

G - Hosted by Sir Georg Solti and Hollywood star Dudley Moore, Orchestra! is the landmark UK Channel 4 TV series from 1991, introducing the modern symphony orchestra.

G :-

All Regions - Widescreen 14:9 - LPCM Stereo - Colour - 250 Minutes (DVD) / 75 Minutes (CD) - NTSC

Hosted by Sir Georg Solti and Hollywood star Dudley Moore, Orchestra! is the landmark UK Channel 4 TV series from 1991, introducing the modern symphony orchestra.

The 2-DVD set traces the development of the orchestra from the time of Bach and Handel to the present day. It includes all eight programmes originally broadcast on Channel 4:

Introduction to the Orchestra
Upper Strings
Woodwind
Lower Strings
Brass
Percussion
Piano
The Conductor

Featuring young musicians from around the world, this is an entertaining and educational celebration of the orchestra. It also includes a documentary of 'The Making of Orchestra' and a bonus CD of music from the TV series, from Handel to Lutoslawski.