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Roy Harris

on BBC Two England

(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

Contributors

Unknown:
Roy Harris
Pianist:
Johana Harris
Unknown:
Aaron Copland
Unknown:
William Schuman.
Editor:
Arthur Bennett
Producer:
Herbert Chappell
Directed By:
Peter Bartlett

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