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TAMA KARENA, SILENT FILM PIANIST

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Year
2006
Reference
A1138
Media type
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Year
2006
Reference
A1138
Media type
Audio
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Duration
0:21:29
Production company
Radio New Zealand

Pianist and composer Tama Karena (Tainui) is interviewed about his work composing and performing for silent films. Talks about his involvement with the New Zealand Film Archive. Mentions accompanying ‘Under the Southern Cross’ (UK 1929). Discusses his approach to musical accompaniment. Talks about the contemporary scene of silent film accompaniment, including working at the annual Pordenone Silent Film Festival (Italy).