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8.6 The Curse Of The Gothic Symphony
Documentary, Special Interest, Musical & Performing Arts
An eclectic band of music enthusiasts endeavor to play composer Havergal Brian's notorious First Symphony to completion. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi
Rating
NR
Director
Randall Wood
Studio
First Run Features
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- An amazing Australian documentary and a must see for those interested in Havergel Brian or classical music.Reply
- This is one of the most touching, funny, hilarious and heartfelt documentaries I have ever seen. Sure to move you, even if you aren't a music buff.Reply
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- By all the accounts presented in Randall Wood's eminently fun, feisty portrait of artistic eccentricity, the formidable reputation of the mammoth, rarely performed Gothic Symphony by little-known British composer Havergal Brian is richly deserved.Reply
- Extremely similar in theme, structure and tone to last year's Mrs. Carey's Concert, it suffers in comparison to that exquisite film, but it certainly stands alone as a swift, entertaining look at a very particular artistic quest.Reply
- This gripping film takes us inside the belly of the creative beast - several bellies in fact, from that of the now dead composer, eccentric Englishman with the back to front name, Havergal Brian, through the entire cast of musicians and filmmakersReply
- The elements of this documentary are revealed like a rising crescendo, as we become involved in the struggles, frustrations & triumphs of a dedicated group that attempts to stage the mammoth work - in BrisbaneReply