Summaries

A lucid portrait of one of the most unconventional and influential composers of the 20th Century. Throughout his life, Lou Harrison (1917-2003) studied and experimented freely with western, eastern and custom-made instruments, embracing artistic playfulness over the classical rules of composition. His unbounded thinking and unbridled experimentation blossomed into the creation of a vast body of work for dance, opera, orchestra and unlikely pairings of chamber instruments. This film offers a rare glimpse into the intimate personal struggles and artistic development of a legendary composer. It is the culmination of more than two decades of research and documentation by filmmaker/music producer Eva Soltes who enjoyed a close relationship with Harrison.—Anonymous

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Genres
  • History
  • Biography
  • Music
  • Documentary
Release date Mar 5, 2012
Countries of origin United States Japan United Kingdom Indonesia
Official sites Official site
Language English

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Runtime 1h 32m
Color Color
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