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MAGNIFICAT

50 minutes/Grades 7-Adult Stereo Sound (16mm available on 2 reels
for schools)

Produced by Rhombus Media/

A film by Barbara Willis Sweete

The spirit of Bach's most joyous work is captured in an
extraordinary contrast of styles. MAGNIFICAT features an
outstanding traditional version of the Magnificat in D performed
by Tafelmusik and the Tudor Singers, crosscut with an electrifying
jazz version featuring Bobby McFerrin, Ann Mortifee, and the New
Swingle Singers. The film follows the simultaneous rehearsals of
these two groups, climaxing in a performance that celebrates the
versatility and eternal splendor of Bach's music.

Awards: Golden Sheaf Award, Yorkton Film Festival; Best Classical
Music Telecast, Canadian Music Council Awards

• Vancouver International Film Festival; Festival of Festivals,
  Toronto
  

• "An exuberant celebration of Bach's genius." Halifax Chronicle
  

• "By virtue of director Barbara Sweete's elegant hand at
  montage, the forces are ultimately reconciled, the styles united,
  and the universal language of music joyously re-affirmed." Toronto
  Globe & Mail
  

• "The strength of the production lies not only in its effective
  crosscutting between the two ensembles... but also in its adept
  consideration of the aesthetic issues implicit in an interpretive
  undertaking of this kind... Music lovers, whether their
  orientation is towards the classics or jazz, will find plenty here
  to admire and enjoy." ***** Video Rating Guide
  

for Libraries

• "A remarkable tribute to the versatility of Bach's music and
  the strength of the continued interest in performing it." Landers
  Film & Video Reviews
  

• "Catchy, fun and approachable
  

... a great show." Calgary Herald

Subject Areas: MUSIC, PERFORMING ARTS, ARTS/HUMANITIES, CREATIVE
PROCESS, BACH

VHS ISBN: 1-56029-100-1

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