Walter Homburger a contribué à faire connaître au monde Glenn Gould et une succession d’autres musiciens de premier plan. À l’aide de silhouettes et de marionnettes pour ombres chinoises, ce court documentaire capte l’esprit pétillant d’un grand imprésario, agent d’artiste et administrateur d’orchestre ayant consacré sa vie à l’avancement de la musique classique au Canada.
Ages 12 to 17
Arts Education - Art
Health/Personal Development - Careers & Education
History - World War II
Media Education - Film and Video Production
Define the term “impresario.” How does it apply to Walter Homburger? Why were his actions significant, given the cultural/political climate? Students research Kristallnacht; create skits to convey understanding of events. Students become impresarios, promoting a concert/cultural event in the community. How did the filmmaking techniques used enhance our appreciation for historical events in the film? Students create videos using voice-overs, sound effects, puppets or silhouettes.