The Plow That Broke the Plains

Post-Classical Ensemble Director: Pare Lorentz

Overview

The Plow That Broke the Plains contains a new performance of Virgil Thompson's renowned score for the film from the 1930s. Conductor Angel Gil-Ordonez showcases Thompson's material from that film as well as his work from The River

Product Details

Release Date:	01/30/2007
UPC:	0747313552153
Original Release:	2007
Source:	Naxos
Region Code:	2
Sound:	[Dolby Digital Stereo, Digital Theater Systems, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language:	English
Time:	1:52:00
Sales rank:	54,171

Special Features

The Plow That Broke the Plains:; Special features include:; George Stoney on The Plow and The River 15:01; Stoney on The New Deal, The River, and Race 6:09; Charles Fussell on Virgil Thomson 17:35; Virgil Thomson on Virgil Thomson (Audio only) 7:15

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Post-Classical Ensemble

Performer,Performer

Technical Credits

Editorial Reviews

This DVD of Pare Lorentz's remarkable agitprop documentaries...bring to light not only the poetry of their scripts...but also the spare elegance of Virgil Thomson's music.