The Strange Affliction of Anton Bruckner
SERIES 1: EPISODE 7
HOW CAN YOU CONNECT A SKULL AND A BRICK THROUGH CLASSICAL MUSIC?
MUSIC FEATURED:
Bruckner: Locus iste Bruckner: Erinnerung, WAB 117 Bruckner: Symphony No.7 in E major, WAB 107 (Scherzo)
THE PIANO:
Originally built in 1908, the fully restored Steinway & Sons Model B piano that Robert is playing on, was built in the Hamburg factory during the height of the piano industry’s ‘golden age’.
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The 'Grand Master' composers have led fascinating lives. There are stories of cross-dressing, murder, sabotage, gluttony, love, hate, divorce, and much, much more.
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Robert will show and prove that these composers not only wrote music that has stood the test of time, but their character shines through in ways you'd never imagine.
The Strange Affliction of ANTON BRUCKNER: CREDITS
Director & Producer: Nick Thorogood Executive Producer & Production Manager: Jane Mote for beechtobeach Development Producer & Researcher: Alisdair Kitchen Senior Camera Operator: Josh Kershaw Camera Operator: Steve Mann Camera Assistant: Will Bolton Editor: Connor Whitfield Audio Mix: Gareth Williams Piano Technicians: Graham Ward & Jonathan Adams Hair & Makeup: Daisy Holubowicz Props, Wigs & Costumes: Annika Magnberg Location Facilitator: Jonathan Adams
Special thanks go to David Houlgate, Michael Maine & Richard Andrews for providing the piano & location.
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