The Impresario
2010
5 min
Coming soon
Walter Homburger helped bring Glenn Gould and a succession of other great musicians to the attention of the world. Using shadow puppets and silhouettes, this short documentary captures the irrepressible spirit of a great impresario, manager and orchestra administrator who has devoted his life to furthering classical music in Canada.
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Governor General's Performing Arts Awards2010 15 editionsInspired portraits of Canadian performing arts legends
Details
Walter Homburger helped bring Glenn Gould and a succession of other great musicians to the attention of the world. Using shadow puppets and silhouettes, this short documentary captures the irrepressible spirit of a great impresario, manager and orchestra administrator who has devoted his life to furthering classical music in Canada.
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recipientWalter Homburger
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writerAnita Doron
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directorAnita Doron
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editorAnita Doron
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producerAnita Lee
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actorMichael DonatoDylan AuthorsWarren KimmelAmy Rutherford
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director of photographySamy Inayeh
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production designerAndrew Berry
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costume designerThea Barber
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hairNina Stephen
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makeup artistNina Stephen
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casting directorAnne Tait
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production supervisorMark Wilson
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production managerAmanda Coles
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1st assistant directorBob Warwick
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1st assistant cameraMike Dawson
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steadicam operatorBrad Hruboska
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data management technicianMichael Reid
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sound recordistSanjay Mehta
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key gripAllister Foster
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best boy gripRhys Brisbin
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gafferTodd Sands
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electricTom McMonigle
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art department assistantDamian ZuchTina Tsai
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production assistantAlex Gheorghe
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colouristChuck Nosworthy
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audio post-productionPost City Sound Inc.
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sound editingPino Halili
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sound designPino Halili
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re-recording mixerMatthew Harrold
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assistant engineerMichael Kalin
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centre administratorJosiah Rothenberg
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production coordinatorRachel Punwassie
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technical coordinatorMarcus Matyas
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visual researchSylvia Mezei
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senior producerGerry Flahive
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executive producerSilva Basmajian
Education
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.