Montage: A visit with Calvin Simmons (1979)
About This Item
An episode of KTVU's Montage show from 1979, written and produced by Johnny Barnes Selvin, featuring the life and work of American symphony orchestra conductor Calvin Simmons (1950-1982). Simmons is is just starting his tenure as the 5th music director of the Oakland Symphony, in their 46th season. Includes views of Simmons being interviewed at his San Francisco apartment, of Simmons teaching children and conducting the orchestra. There are also many interviews with others who comment on Simmons's career and development, including his mother Mattie Pearl Simmons. This program was edited by Leslie Donaldson and directed by Dominic Bonavolonta. Opening graphic designed by Carrie Hawks.
- Date
- 1979
- Format
- 3/4-inch umatic videotape
- Digital Format
- mp4 video file
- Genre
- Special interest
- Copyright Holder
- Fox Television Stations, LLC/KTVU
- Duration
- 28:07
- Identifier
- JBS16
- Views
- 757
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