For the Joy of it - A Biographical Film

A biographical film about the life and music of John W. Duarte

Readings from the unpublished autobiography of John W. Duarte, along with photos and videos representing his musical life.

Although John W. Duarte was well-known as a composer of guitar music, he also wrote several song cycles and single songs, starting in 1950. This film documents Duarte’s early life, his teenage beginnings on the guitar and his subsequent career, featuring music from 1945-2002. The songs are interspersed with guitar solos and a duet featuring a wide variety of international players. Duarte’s primary modus operandi was the use of melody and many of the pieces here are characterised by his joy in the use of the vocal line – whether it is sung or played.

https://youtu.be/Potccskxovo?feature=shared

Many people, listed below, contributed to the making of this film, which I hope you will enjoy. At c. 100 minutes long, it's not short, so settle down and listen to some great performances.

Artists include:

SOPRANO

Robyn Allegra Parton

GUITAR

Yamin David, Antigoni Goni, David Leisner, Eleonora Perretta, Davide Picci, Daniela Rossi, Wolfgang Weigel and The Belfort Guitar Duo (Antonio De Innocentis & Nicola Montella)

FILM MAKERS

Michael Addlesee (UK)

Evan Chapman (Four/Ten Media, LLC, Philadelphia, USA)

Cedric Honings (Brussels, Belgium)

Duilio Meucci (Caméra Musique, Naples, Italy)

Karl Simko (MuDi Productions, Kassel, Germany)

Ioannis Theodoridis (London, UK)

Stefano Vivaldini

FILM EDITOR
Cedric Honings

OVERALL CONCEPT

Christopher Duarte