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.
Oh, these look good!
This sounds like an excellent idea to have a greater understanding of such inspirational people
Would love to get one!
These look really interesting!
I had seen these and thought they looked really well done. Thank you for the review! And for offering the giveaway!
I’ve heard these are great! I would love to be “given” one:)
Fabulous!
these look great and I’d love to use them in group music classes!
Oh. My. I would love to win this!!
I have heard about them as well and they look interesting to watch!
Fabulous! I’d love to incorporate these into my studio.
This sounds like an amazing resource! Count me in!
I would like to receive a copy of these great books
Oh, wow. Say no more! What a great giveaway!
These look great!
Cool DVDs! These would be fun to see.
Great giveaway!
It will be perfect for my Mozart group class!
Would love to have for my library!
I watched this on Netflix the other night (Beethoven) and really enjoyed it.
Had no idea how his loss of hearing affected him in his early years so much.
I have been looking for materials like this. Love to have them!
I am planning on incorporating insight into all Thr great composers as my students progress. If I don’t WIN one of these I will definitely be buying for my library!
Would love to win one of these!
Would I love to get my hands on these! My older students would enjoy them, too. Thanks, Natalie for arranging all these great giveaways! : )
I’ve been wanting to check these out. Pick me, Pick me!
These look like great resources. Thanks for hosting the give away!
Would LOVE to have a copy! Thanks Natalie! You’re amazing!
What treasures for the teaching studio!! Would love to have one of these. Thanks for the review Natalie!
These sound great. Would love to add one to my studio
I’d love to add this to my music history rotation in my lab!
A great addition to a studio class library! Thanks for the good review.
Always looking for new, educational DVDs to use for movie and pizza nights with my students! Thanks, Natalie!
A project that I’m delighted someone has undertaken. These sound terrific. Thanks for keeping us updated on so many valuable resources, Natalie.
Any resource that helps my students connect with and understand the music they are playing is fantastic. Thanks for posting Natalie.
Fantastic!
I love these dvds!!!
I would love to view these DVDs.
I would love to see these!
These would be great to use in a masterclass or group class setting!
Love the idea for group lessons! Thanks
I would be so excited to win these!
Just found your website. Thanks for sharing your great ideas!!
These look great, thank you so much!
Would love to have!!!!!!
These sound fascinating! I think it’s so important for my students to be familiar with music history. I hope to inspire them with resources like these DVDs.
Love one!
These look fabulous!
These look great! Thanks!
What a fantastic resource to have.
I would love to get a copy! One of my students is falling in love with Beethoven…she would love it!