(1898-1979)
The music of ROY HARRIS , unfamiliar to many of us in Europe, was well-known to American audiences in the 1930s to 50s. After a period of neglect, there is now a revival of interest in his work. This film introduces us to his symphonies, choral and chamber music. This portrait of a musician thought by many to be the most important American composer of his time, has contributions from his widow, the pianist Johana Harris , and the composers Aaron Copland and William Schuman.
Photography IAN PUNTER, PETER HALL Sound BRYAN SHOWELL
Film editor ARTHUR BENNETT Producer HERBERT CHAPPELL
Written and directed by PETER BARTLETT