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Six gestures

Title
Six gestures [videorecording] / produced by Rhombus Media Inc. ; written and directed by Patricia Rozema ; produced by Niv Fichman ; original creative concept by Yo-Yo Ma ; music by J.S. Bach (Suite no. 6 for unaccompanied cello)
Publication
Oley, Pa. : Bullfrog Films, c1997.

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Additional Authors
  • Ma, Yo-Yo, 1955-
  • Torvill, Jayne, 1957-
  • Dean, Christopher, 1958-
  • McCamus, Tom.
  • Bach, Johann Sebastian, 1685-1750.
  • Rozema, Patricia
  • Fichman, Niv.
  • Lawrence, Kay.
  • Barber, Lesley.
  • Austerberry, Paul.
  • Galloway, Jackie.
  • Rhombus Media (Firm)
  • Bullfrog Films, inc.
  • DHCA.
Description
1 videocassette (53 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences NTSC; 1/2 in. (VHS)
Summary
Film combining scenes of figure skating by Torvill and Dean, Yo-Yo Ma playing the cello in various locations, monologues by actor Tom McCamus as J.S. Bach, and other sequences relating to Bach's life and music.
Series Statement
Yo-Yo Ma: inspired by Bach.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Music.
  • Educational/cultural films and programs.
  • Video.
Note
  • Letterbox format.
Credits (note)
  • Produced by Rhombus Media in co-production with TVOntario, Thirteen/WNET, BBC Television, RTP Portugal, NPS Dutch Television, Sony Classical, ZDF-German Television in cooperation with ARTE ; Baroque dance consultant, Kay Lawrence ; original score composed and conducted by Lesley Barber ; production design, Paul Austerberry ; costumes, Jacki Galloway ; cinematography, Andre Pienaar.
Contents
Allemande -- Courante -- Sarabande -- Gavotte -- Gigue.
Call Number
*MGZIA 4-3239
OCLC
NYPY98-F3245
Title
Six gestures [videorecording] / produced by Rhombus Media Inc. ; written and directed by Patricia Rozema ; produced by Niv Fichman ; original creative concept by Yo-Yo Ma ; music by J.S. Bach (Suite no. 6 for unaccompanied cello)
Imprint
Oley, Pa. : Bullfrog Films, c1997.
Country of Producing Entity
U.S.
Series
Yo-Yo Ma: inspired by Bach.
Credits
Produced by Rhombus Media in co-production with TVOntario, Thirteen/WNET, BBC Television, RTP Portugal, NPS Dutch Television, Sony Classical, ZDF-German Television in cooperation with ARTE ; Baroque dance consultant, Kay Lawrence ; original score composed and conducted by Lesley Barber ; production design, Paul Austerberry ; costumes, Jacki Galloway ; cinematography, Andre Pienaar.
Performer
Performed by Yo-Yo Ma (cellist) ; Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean (figure skaters) ; Tom McCamus (role of J.S. Bach) ; and others.
Added Author
Ma, Yo-Yo, 1955- Conceptor. Instrumentalist
Torvill, Jayne, 1957- performer.
Dean, Christopher, 1958- performer.
McCamus, Tom. Actor
Bach, Johann Sebastian, 1685-1750. Composer
Rozema, Patricia, film director.
Rozema, Patricia, screenwriter.
Fichman, Niv. Producer
Lawrence, Kay. Consultant
Barber, Lesley. Composer
Austerberry, Paul. Designer
Galloway, Jackie. Costume designer
Rhombus Media (Firm)
Bullfrog Films, inc.
DHCA.
Research Call Number
*MGZIA 4-3239
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