Eternal Earth
One of the Canadian Composers series, this documentary introduces viewers to the intricacies of contemporary classical music by following Chinese-Canadian composer Alexina Louie as she writes a symphony, The Eternal Earth, commissioned by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra's musical director, Andrew Davis. Proclaimed Composer of the Year in 1986, Louie is known for her eclectic approach and blended musical heritage from both Chinese and Western influences. The film follows Louie between rehearsal spaces and the streets of Chinatown, including the world première performance of the piece at Toronto's Roy Thomson Hall in May, 1986. It illustrates the process whereby musical notation is transformed into the rich, harmonious textures and sounds that audiences hear.
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Eternal Earth, Larry Weinstein, provided by the National Film Board of Canada
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directorLarry Weinstein
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producerLarry WeinsteinNiv Fichman
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executive producerPeter KatadotisBarbara Willis-Sweete
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photographyJohn Walker
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soundAerlyn Weissman
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editingMargaret Van Eerdewijk
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sound editingAnthony Lancett
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re-recordingHans Peter Strobl
