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APT WORLDWIDE SECURES REPRESENTATION RIGHTS TO CLASSICAL MUSIC SPECIAL
PRESS RELEASE
Boston, Mass. (Wednesday, November 30, 2005) – APT Worldwide, the international sales division of U.S. public television distributor American Public Television, has secured international representation rights for the one-hour music special, Discovery Concert™: Bach to the FutureŠ. Produced by Brighton Entertainment, the entertaining and informative program demonstrates easy-to-follow methods for gaining a greater understanding and appreciation of classical music.
Designed to appeal to music novices and experienced concertgoers, Bach to the FutureŠ showcases classical music in a whole new light. Taped before a live audience and featuring members of the Philharmonic Orchestra of New Jersey, the program focuses on the Third Movement of Bach's popular Brandenburg Concerto No. 4. By engaging the audience with questions and featuring certain passages of the concerto, host and conductor George Marriner Maull highlights the many facets that go into such a celebrated composition.
Violin soloist Peter Winograd, and recorder soloists Stephen Hammer and Nina Stern, assist Maull in illuminating the piece's treasures. Their solo performances of small sections of the concerto illustrate the conductor's own straightforward insights, providing viewers with a unique perspective into the mind of the composer and the heart of the orchestra.
A unique exploration into the rich and fascinating world of classical music, Bach to the FutureŠ reveals the simple truths behind one of music's most multifaceted genres.
About the Philharmonic Orchestra of New Jersey
Since 1987, the Philharmonic Orchestra of New Jersey — The Discovery Orchestra, under the direction of George Marriner Maull — has offered innovative and interactive programs performed by the orchestra's members who are known for their exceptional musical abilities and artistry. While continuing to present regular symphonic concerts as well as programs for underserved organizations, a great emphasis is now placed on adult & teen music listener education. The Philharmonic currently offers music listening courses and lectures, Music for Kids programs for youngsters and its signature series of Discovery Concerts™. Its first televised Discovery Concert™, Bach to the FutureŠ, earned a 2004 Emmy Nomination. For more information about the Philharmonic, call 908-226-7300 or visit www.PhilOrchNJ.org.
APT Worldwide
APT Worldwide, located in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A., is a major supplier of quality non-fiction programming to broadcasters around the world. It is a division of American Public Television, a leading distributor of television programming to public television stations in the United States. For more information, visit APTWW.org.
About American Public Television
For 44 years, American Public Television (APT) has been a prime source of programming for the nation's public television stations. APT distributes more than 10,000 hours of programming including JFK: Breaking the News, Simply Ming, Globe Trekker, Rick Steves' Europe, Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home, Battlefield Britain, Jungle, America's Test Kitchen, Lidia's Italian-American Kitchen and classic movies. APT is known for identifying innovative programs and developing creative distribution techniques for producers. In four decades, it has established a tradition of providing public television stations nationwide with program choices that enable them to strengthen and customize their schedules. Press should contact Donna Hardwick at 617-338-4455 ext. 129 or via email to Donna_Hardwick@APTonline.org. For more information about APT's programs and services visit APTonline.org.
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