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The Music of Man

Season 1 Episode 7: The Known and the Unknown

The world teeters on the brink of war, but music is thriving, with jazz dominating the global scene. At the same time, pioneers like Aaron Copland and Arnold Schoenberg are pushing classical music's boundaries. The rise of radio and sound films exposes listeners to a rich musical tapestry, f...

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 The Quiver of Life

1. The Quiver of Life

Aired: Nov 10, 1978

The evolution of music has a rich history spanning 35,000 years, from humble ...

Episode 3 New Voices for Man

3. New Voices for Man

Aired: Nov 24, 1978

The next episode explores the origins of opera in Italy during the Renaissanc...

Episode 8 Sound or Unsound

8. Sound or Unsound

Aired: Dec 29, 1978

The post-war music scene is characterized by a period of creative exploration...

Info about The Music of Man

Network: CBC Television

Production Country: Canada

Genres:Documentary, Music