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This programme is divided into 2 parts. In the first section John Rutter analyses aspects of Ravel's 'Introduction and Allegro'. He examines the characteristics of the instruments when playing alon...e and together, and different tone qualities that Ravel is able to achieve through his highly personal instrumentation. The second section presents a full performance of the work, played by the Nash Ensemble.
This programme is divided into 2 parts. In the first section John Rutter analyses aspects of Ravel's 'Introduction and Allegro'. He examines the characteristics of the instruments when playing alon...e and together, and different tone qualities that Ravel is able to achieve through his highly personal instrumentation. The second section presents a full performance of the work, played by the Nash Ensemble.
| Module code and title: | A241, Elements of music |
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| Item code: | A241; 08 |
| First transmission date: | 09-10-1977 |
| Published: | 1977 |
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| Duration: | 00:24:20 |
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| Producer: | David Seligman |
| Contributor: | John Rutter |
| Publisher: | BBC Open University |
| Keyword(s): | Instrumentation; Music; Ravel |
| Footage description: | The programme opens with several shots of 'art nouveau' pictures shown to the accompaniment of Ravel's 'Introduction and Allegro". John Rutter then introduces the programme and describes the instruments used in the piece. He talks about the problems involved in writing for the harp and describes some of the special effects which can be obtained from the instrument. John Rutter then examines the qualities of the woodwind instruments, flute and clarinet, and those of the string quartet which make them especially effective in this piece. He demonstrates how Ravel builds up layers of sound. He now examines the structure of the piece which follows a traditional sonata form. He gives examples of the main themes in the piece. The Nash Ensemble play the whole of Ravel's "Introduction and Allegro". |
| Master spool number: | 6HT/72374 |
| Production number: | 00525_3262 |
| Videofinder number: | 894 |
| Available to public: | no |
