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Babbitt: Portrait of a Serial Composer

Babbitt: Portrait of a Serial Composer

Jan 13, 2011 · 1h 3m

Director

Robert Hilferty

Overview

The American composer and teacher Milton Babbitt died Saturday, Jan. 29 2011 at age 94. For years, New York-based journalist and filmmaker Robert Hilferty had been constructing a documentary on Babbitt. It was a quirky, loving look at a man regarded by many as a composer of "difficult" music. Hilferty left the film unfinished when he died in 2009. Composer and former Babbitt student Laura Karpman has now completed Hilferty's film.

Cast of Babbitt: Portrait of a Serial Composer

Crew of Babbitt: Portrait of a Serial Composer

About Babbitt: Portrait of a Serial Composer

What is Babbitt: Portrait of a Serial Composer about?

The American composer and teacher Milton Babbitt died Saturday, Jan. 29 2011 at age 94. For years, New York-based journalist and filmmaker Robert Hilferty had been constructing a documentary on Babbitt. It was a quirky, loving look at a man regarded by many as a composer of "difficult" music. Hilferty left the film unfinished when he died in 2009. Composer and former Babbitt student Laura…

When was Babbitt: Portrait of a Serial Composer released?

Babbitt: Portrait of a Serial Composer was released on January 13, 2011.

How long is Babbitt: Portrait of a Serial Composer?

Babbitt: Portrait of a Serial Composer runs 1 hour 3 minutes (63 minutes).

Who directed Babbitt: Portrait of a Serial Composer?

Babbitt: Portrait of a Serial Composer was directed by Robert Hilferty.

Who is in the cast of Babbitt: Portrait of a Serial Composer?

The cast of Babbitt: Portrait of a Serial Composer includes Milton Babbitt.

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