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A lecture by Professor Dominic Broomfield-McHugh, Visiting Professor of Film and Theatre Music.
This festive lecture explores the unusual roots of the song ‘White Christmas’ and its role in establishing the concept of the commercial Christmas song. It explains how the song’s release during the summer months hints at how its potential as an enduring seasonal classic was not anticipated, and then examine how the music and lyrics helped it to resonate in a time of war. The lecture also considers Berlin’s patriotism and his active role in the Second World War.
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This is a live-stream of the lecture. An edited version of the lecture will be uploaded in due course.
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A lecture by Professor Dominic Broomfield-McHugh, Visiting Professor of Film and Theatre Music.
This festive lecture explores the unusual roots of the song ‘White Christmas’ and its role in establishing the concept of the commercial Christmas song. It explains how the song’s release during the summer months hints at how its potential as an enduring seasonal classic was not anticipated, and then examine how the music and lyrics helped it to resonate in a time of war. The lecture also considers Berlin’s patriotism and his active role in the Second World War.
Gresham College has offered free public lectures for over 400 years, thanks to the generosity of our supporters. There are currently over 2,500 lectures free to access. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest minds.
To support Gresham's mission, please consider making a donation: gresham.ac.uk/support
Website: gresham.ac.uk
Twitter: twitter.com/greshamcollege
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