DVDSebastian's greatest adventure / George Dreyfus.
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Work | Composer | Performers | Duration | |
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Adventures of Sebastian the Fox for orchestra | George Dreyfus | Staatskapelle Berlin, Jonathan Dreyfus |
Product details
Sebastian the Fox (1963) was an ABC TV series for children made
by renowned Australian film-maker Tim Burstall who went on to
direct many other films including Alvin Purple. The original 13
episodes tell stories of the outlandish adventures of Sebastian,
a marionette fox operated by the legendary Peter Scriven.
Tim Burstall asked composer George Dreyfus to write the music for
the entire series. Dreyfus produced a delightfully quirky,
neo-classical soundtrack, as well as the catchy opening theme
song. This was ten years before his rise to fame with his beloved
Theme from Rush.
Now, nearly 50 years later, four episodes of the classic series
have been restored - transferred from original negatives. The
music has been newly recorded by the Staatskapelle Berlin
conducted by Jonathan Dreyfus. It looks and sounds better than it
ever did!
A bonus 45 minute documentary includes interviews with some of
the people involved with the original television series. All in
all, a fascinating look at an important chapter in the re-birth
of the Australia film industry in the latter part of the 20th
century. This presentation is a must-see for lovers of Australian
music, classic films and family fun.
The DVD has 4 complete 10 minute episodes with newly recorded
music in stereo - plus a bonus 45 minute documentary - plus 3
extra episodes with original soundtracks (including one starring
Barry Humphries) - plus a bonus CD of the new stereo soundtrack
music.
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