The music of man
Subtitle: volume 7 : The known and the unknown
By: produced by Richard Bocking, John Thomson, and Curtis W. Davis ; directed by Richard Bocking and John Thomson ; written by Yehudi Menuhin and Curtis W. Davis with Charles Weir.
Contributors: Menuhin, Yehudi, 1916-1999.; Davis, Curtis W., 1928-; Böcking, Richard.; Thomson, John.; Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.; CBC Enterprises.; Ontario Educational Communications Authority.; Mississippi Authority for Educational Television.
Publisher: CBC Enterprises
Published: 1987
Place of publication: Toronto
Language: eng
Format: Videorecording
Number of pages: 60
Subjects: Music -- History and criticism.; Jazz.; Music -- 20th century.; Music -- Social aspects.; Popular music.; Music -- United States.
Other titles: The known and the unknown
Description: Looks at music in the twentieth century when western Europe began to lose its dominance over civilization. Along with the rapid events of the time, music also underwent profound changes. Immigrants to America brought with them their many musical traditions creating a welter of sound and style. Covers the between war period, Schoenberg's 12-tone, jazz, blues, and calypso.
Notes: FOR CLASSROOM USE ONLY.

Live action and stills.

Hosted by Yehudi Menuhin.

VHS.

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