Myra Hess (1945)

A concert short spotlighting Dame Myra Hess performing the first movement of Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor, “Appassionata.” Filmed in an intimate hall setting, it focuses on her touch and phrasing, presenting the movement as a self-contained showcase of her artistry.

Released Jan. 2, 1945 11 min None+

Genres: Documentary, Music, Short

Keywords: mdblist.imdb-short, imdb.year-1945, imdb.1940s, imdb.20th-century, mdblist.one-actor, aspectratio.1-37-1

Production Companies: GPO Film Unit

Country: United States
Production Country: United Kingdom
Languages: English