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Sing faster : the stagehands\u0027 Ring Cycle

Title
Sing faster : the stagehands\u0027 Ring Cycle / written, produced and directed by Jon Else ; a co-production of Jon Else and Oregon Public Broadcasting ; in association with the Independent Television Service and the Pacific Mountain Network.
Publication
Santa Monica, CA : Direct Cinema Ltd., 1999.

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  • Else, Jon, 1944-
  • San Francisco Opera.
  • Oregon Public Broadcasting.
  • Independent Television Service.
  • Pacific Mountain Network.
Description
1 videocassette (56 min.) : sound, color; 1/2 in.
Summary
An in-depth, behind the scenes look at the work of stage designers and stage crew as they prepare for a performance of Richard Wagner\u0027s operas, the Ring Cycle. Beginning a month before the production it shows the stage preparation, set design, grips, lighting, sound, props and the preparation of scenery and special effects. Concludes by following the crew as manipulate their creations during the performance and perform carefully choreographed scene changes during the opera.
Alternative Title
  • Stagehands\u0027 Ring Cycle
  • Ring Cycle
Subject
  • Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883 > Performances
  • Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883. > Dramatic production
  • Opera > Production and direction
  • Theaters > Stage-setting and scenery
  • Stage props > Design and construction
  • Documentary films
Performer (note)
  • San Francisco Opera.
System Details (note)
  • VHS format.
ISBN
1559746211
OCLC
  • 43166660
  • ocm43166660
  • SCSB-3913097
Owning Institutions
Columbia University Libraries