EPISODE · Sep 20, 2019 · 7 MIN
11. Sam Mendes on American Beauty
from The Open Ears Project · host WQXR
Director Sam Mendes explains how Carl Orff’s Gassenhauer helped him establish the mood for his first film, American Beauty. Keep listening after the episode to hear the full track.
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Director Sam Mendes explains how Carl Orff’s Gassenhauer helped him establish the mood for his first film, American Beauty. Keep listening after the episode to hear the full track.
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11. Sam Mendes on American Beauty
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