Film Review: Haydn and the Esterhazys
All in all I felt that this was a very informative film depicting the life and work of Joseph Haydn. It was very extensive especially considering its short one-hour length, covering all of the major aspects of Haydn’s life. I enjoyed the format; despite the fact that the age of the film rendered it a bit antiquated as far as cinematography and entertainment value are concerned, it was a good mix of historical fact and musical excerpts. Haydn’s music was not simply background. In specific instances all narration would cease in lieu of a minute or two of the music. This was nice as it provided a relief from focusing attention on the historical information. I felt that the performances for each of his works were well chosen as the musicians playing them were all obviously skilled. Of all the music on the film, I especially enjoyed the Symphony No. 44 in E minor. The narration discusses Haydn’s later years at Esterhauser (sp?), and his unhappiness
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Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)
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