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Cathedrals of Culture: The Berlin Philharmonic

26 minutes 36 seconds

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The Berlin Philharmonic is one of the great architectural works of the 20th century, and German director Wim Wenders captures the history of the concert hall through archival film and new footage. Wenders highlights the visionary design of architect Hans Scharoun, while telling the story of the people who come to the Berlin Philharmonic to work, perform, and enjoy the productions. Part of the "Cathedrals of Culture" series.

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Woman dressed in dark clothing sits and looks downward while strumming a cello with a bow.
Cathedrals of Culture
Episode 1
26 minutes 36 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
Tall, angular, light colored buildings with a wide central open-air walkway. Caption: What they created is alive and working today.
Cathedrals of Culture
Episode 2
26 minutes 3 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
Multi-story rectangular glass building front with triangular glass sides. Building is surrounded by white stone promenades that slope upwards from the bottom to the top side of the building. A pond in the foreground is surrounded by stonework paths.
Cathedrals of Culture
Episode 3
24 minutes 51 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
View of the Centre Pompidou area of Paris looking through a blue metal scaffolding on a hazy day. Skyscrapers appear in the background with lower storied buildings in the foreground.
Cathedrals of Culture
Episode 4
24 minutes 4 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12