Several weeks ago, I shared a few things I gleaned from the magazine, Listen. After the particularly interesting article with documentarian, Phil Grabsky, I was eager to get my hands on DVDs of In Search of Beethoven and In Search of Mozart. Seventh Art Productions graciously sent me a couple copies for review and I am thoroughly impressed!
The films are a collection of interviews with historians and musicians, commentary on the times in which the composer lived, and incredible live excerpts of of performances of the composer’s works by leading symphonies and musicians from around the world! What I loved most was getting to travel progressively with the composer through his life and gain a better understanding of the chronological order of his compositions and the events and experiences that inspired each one.
The films are very professional and insightful and last approximately two hours. The In Search of Beethoven film comes with a bonus disc of special features, including deleted scenes, an interview the director, and complete movements. These would make a marvelous addition to the library of every music lover, teacher, professor, and student!
Seventh Art Productions is generously offering one of each DVD as a giveaway to Music Matters Blog readers! Just leave a comment below to be entered in a drawing to win one of these excellent films. The winner will be drawn using a random number generator at noon (CST) on Thursday, August 18.
These videos sound absolutely wonderful. Videos are a great way to present information in a fun way that the students and teachers enjoy.
wmmahaney(at)att(dot)net
I would love to win these videos in order to start my lending DVD collection for my students! Thank you for the giveaway.
These look wonderful!
What a wonderful giveaway!! I would love to win these to use in my studio. Thank you!!
I love using videos like these with my students! What a valuable resource! Thank you, Seventh Art Productions for partnering with the Music Matters Blog. Your generosity is appreciated!
I am brand new to the blogging world, but I have been teaching piano and voice lessons for several years now. I really enjoy your site, and I know this DVD giveaway would be a great tool for any teacher out there! Thanks for offering it.
Hi there Natalie,
I just visited your blog for the first time today and am so excited about all the resources and information! Thank you very, VERY much for having this site. I will definitely be visiting often! God bless.
Hannah Brinker
I would love these videos in my studio. Thanks for offering them Natalie.