lee
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Post by lee on Aug 18, 2008 13:28:45 GMT 1
I've been very fortunate to have been given the new DVD "Maestro for the Screen" by a good friend. I don't want to spoil it for anyone who intends to see it but hasn't yet by divulging its details, but it did reveal a very important piece of information which seemed to indirectly answer previous questions posed on this forum.
The day after the Maestro's death, by way of careful prior planning, members of Karajan's Telemondial company travelled from Munich to Anif in Salzburg, dismantled all the recording equipment from his house and took all the spare film footage and destroyed it.
The point of this was to ensure that Karajan's Telemondial films were not altered in anyway after his death (for example, re-editing the films to perhaps have more shots of the orchestra rather than the conductor).
I wonder if this is what has happened to the "missing Telemondial films", as discussed previously ?
Your thoughts and comments would be appreciated.
Lee
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Rosy
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Post by Rosy on Aug 18, 2008 20:31:48 GMT 1
Hello Lee! You can find our comments on Board "Recordings" -the section devoted to new releases- in the thread " HvK Maestro for the Screen", started by halcover1. °°° °°° °°° °°° Rosy  |
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lee
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Post by lee on Aug 18, 2008 23:14:38 GMT 1
Hi Rosy
Indeed, this film has been mentioned before in the forum and I apologise for not posting these comments against it, but I couldn't locate the original posting. However I was particularly struck by this particular point about the destroyed film footage to the extent that I felt a new thread was warranted. I hope you agree !
Lee
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Post by Rosy on Aug 19, 2008 16:09:18 GMT 1
The day after the Maestro's death, by way of careful prior planning, members of Karajan's Telemondial company travelled from Munich to Anif in Salzburg, dismantled all the recording equipment from his house and took all the spare film footage and destroyed it.The point of this was to ensure that Karajan's Telemondial films were not altered in anyway after his death (for example, re-editing the films to perhaps have more shots of the orchestra rather than the conductor). I wonder if this is what has happened to the "missing Telemondial films", as discussed previously ? Your thoughts and comments would be appreciated. Lee Certainly, Lee, I read your explanation: you've done well; however to place emphasis on some important contents already discussed in this Forum, several months ago, perhaps would have been an useful addition to the title of your thread, to understand the likely link with the thread The missing Telemondial Film, started by Darkehmen, which wanted to clarify that argument was the main reason for his inclusion at the Forum; it would be interesting to know his opinion...However, Lee , I'm completely agree with you . Firstly, I should review the film "Maestro for the Screen", to focus the argument. I thought to have interpreted incorrectly, instead you confirm the destruction of Telemondial Company's reels !! *** *** *** *** As you wrote: your thoughts, opinions and comments wuold be appreciated! Rosy |
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Post by thitch on Oct 25, 2009 11:42:38 GMT 1
As things go, "Maestro for the Screen" is about to be released in my part of the world this week. While attempting to get this video into my collection, I remain as guardedly optimistic as most members on the site. On first glance (having seen it on-line once through YouTube), it seems to fit in well with architecture and paintings shared with students pertinent to the narration laid out by the Maestro.
Time and again it is very subtly suggested (both here and in other videos) that Herbert von Karajan had progressed from the position of mere musician and interpreter, to that of quasi-spiritual leader. I believe this is something which can only be seen watching Douglas Trumbull's beautiful film and being cognizant of Karajan's attitudes toward music, recording, beauty and children (the importance of which is altogether glossed over on many occasions while traveling and performing in different, while still similar circumstances.) The explanation of the storm scene from Beethoven's sixth symphony is especially pertinent in this context. The importance of music in the day-to-day lives of homo-sapiens is a fascinating subject and one ready to garner many rewards to those prepared to undertake the study. All subjects being intertwined, many individuals would be able to successfully engage their superiors if everyone was on the same page, as it were. Music continues to interconnect people on the most basic levels, and every aspect of Karajan's career now seems' of utmost importance.
Sincerely,
Tim Hitchner.
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