Gunther Schuller
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Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: November 22, 1925
Deathday: June 21, 2015
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Known For
Charles Mingus: Epitaph
2009-04-28
Charles Mingus: Epitaph
Overview: Conductor Gunther Schuller leads 30 renowned musicians in this spectacular world-premiere performance of Charles Mingus's epic composition, "Epitaph," filmed at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall on June 3, 1989. Clocking in at more than two hours long, the landmark piece was unearthed only after the jazz legend's death in 1979. The orchestra includes such musical luminaries as Wynton Marsalis, Lew Soloff, Bobby Watson and Urbie Green.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-04-28
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Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog
2004-10-24
Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog
Overview: Don McGlynn's uncompromising and soulful documentary look at the tumultuous life of musician and rebel Charles Mingus is fascinating stuff. Mingus said of himself "I am half black man, half yellow man, but I claim to be a Negro. I am Charles Mingus, the famed jazz musician--but not famed enough to make a living in America." His statement summed up the conflict that plagued this musical genius his entire life: volatility, pain, prescience, and raw rage roiled inside a complex man, composer, bass player, and trombonist who transcended labels and refused to be pigeonholed into a single musical style--and who did not achieve real fame until late in his career.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-10-24
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The Past Is In The Present: At Home With Gunther Schuller
2015-04-12
The Past Is In The Present: At Home With Gunther Schuller
Overview: Gunther Schuller discusses his life and work in his home.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-04-12
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Tanglewood: A Place for Music
1985-05-26
Tanglewood: A Place for Music
Overview: A look at the activities of the Tanglewood Music Center, America's renowned summer Academy for talented musicians, singers, composers and conductors.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-05-26
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Tanglewood: So you want to be a conductor
1985-05-27
Tanglewood: So you want to be a conductor
Overview: In 1985, cameras take a look inside the Berkshire Music Center, the most prominent pre-professional classical music academy in the US. Seiji Ozawa, Leonard Slatkin and others work with the next generation younger conducting talent.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-05-27
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