The Story of the Symphony Andre Previn with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra leader BARRY GRIFFITHS 'If we look at Brahms's Fourth Symphony,' says
Previn, 'we can understand why composers persist in writing symphonies. Unlike many other musical disciplines, music composed on such an architectural scale cannot be faked. In an opera or a ballet the story, scenery, lighting and costumes can wilfully seduce and distract the audience. In a concerto the charisma of the soloist or the sheer brilliance of the playing can often get you out of trouble. But in a symphony the only thing to be judged is the quality of the composer himself and his ability to develop his musical ideas.' Vision mixer ANGELA WILSON
Videotape editor ROGER HARVEY Designer KEITH HARRIS
Lighting KEN MACGREGOR Sound RAY ANGEL
Written and directed by HERBERT CHAPPELL
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