Synopsis
The great conductor and composer show us how to appreciate and understand the evolution of classical music from the late 19th century and early 20th century. An evolution which led to the serial music of today. He explains the rules and methods of the latter, a new form of communication, and talks about the main influences on his own musical compositions: Paul Klee and Stéphane Mallarmé.
Credits
Director (1)
Production and distribution (2)
- Executive Producer : Les Films du Jeudi
- Film exports/foreign sales : Les Films du Jeudi
Full credits (4)
- Executive Producer : Pierre Braunberger
- Director of Photography : François Reichenbach
- Music Composer : Pierre Boulez
- Participant : Pierre Boulez
Technical details
- Type : Short film
- Genres : Documentary
- Themes : Music
- Production language : French
- Production country : France
- Original French-language productions : Unspecified
- Production year : 1960
- Runtime : 17 min
- Visa number : 31309
- Color type : Black & White
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