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1 online resource (streaming video file) (48 min. 52 sec.) ; 296100205 bytes |
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A Boy Called Alex: the Concert is the sequel to Alex: A Passion for Life. The concert features highlights from the astonishing production of Bach's St Matthew Passion, conducted by Alex Stobbs. Cambridge music scholar and cystic fibrosis sufferer, Alex Stobbs captured the heart of the nation with his inspiring story of hope and determination. Battling his crippling disease, Alex continues to turn his musical dreams into reality.He conducted the St Matthew Passion in front of a packed house of 800 paying audience members at the famous Cadogan Hall in London. Much of the film is devoted to the performance itself, including solo performers who are highly distinguished and professional singers supported by the renowned Rodolphus Choir and the Southbank Sinfonia Orchestra. The film also features off and on-screen commentary from Alex and his former Eton music teacher, Ralph Allwood, who discuss the nature of Bach's epic work and the phenomenal music challenges faced by Alex in conducting it.PRODUCTION DETAILS:Directed by Stephen Walker. Walker George Films and Channel 4 production |
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Closed captioning in English |
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Broadcast 2010-04-04 at 20:30:00 |
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Classification: NC |
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Cystic fibrosis -- Patients.
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Orchestral music -- Performances.
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Passion music.
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Songs (High voice) with orchestra.
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England -- London.
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Streaming video
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Allwood, Ralph, contributor
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Stobbs, Alex, contributor
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Walker, Stephen, director
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