Music of Williamsburg

Duration: 29

Year Published: 1961

Creator: Colonial Williamsburg

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Description: Depicts the regular part that music played in the everyday life of eighteenth-century Williamsburg. Shows adults and children performing vocal and instrumental music that ranges from the simplest folk songs to that performed by a semi-professional ensemble and a professional opera company. Selections included are the sailor's chantey Johnny Todd, Negro folk music, Psalm 150, Sonata in D Major by Scarlatti, Handel's Concerto in B Flat Major, Symphony No. 4 by Arne, and excerpts from Gay's Beggar's Opera., Describes the music of the Virginia Colony and its capital, Williamsburg, in 1768, with examples to show the scope and variety of the music. Filmed against the restoration of 18th century Williamsburg, showing a day in the life of its inhabitants., Describes the music of the Virginia Colony and its capital, Williamsburg, in 1768, with examples to show the scope and variety of the music. Filmed against the restoration of 18th century Williamsburg, showing a day in the life of its inhabitants.

Complete Record: Depicts the regular part that music played in the everyday life of eighteenth-century Williamsburg. Shows adults and children performing vocal and instrumental music that ranges from the simplest folk songs to that performed by a semi-professional ensemble and a professional opera company. Selections included are the sailor's chantey Johnny Todd, Negro folk music, Psalm 150, Sonata in D Major by Scarlatti, Handel's Concerto in B Flat Major, Symphony No. 4 by Arne, and excerpts from Gay's Beggar's Opera., Re-creates the music of colonial times, ranging from the simplest folksongs to musical performances by an instrumental ensemble and a professional opera company., , Re-creates the music of colonial times, ranging from the simplest folksongs to musical performances by an instrumental ensemble and a professional opera company., NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.