Mendez video for PBS

trpt.hick · Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2007 7:32 am Post subject: Mendez video for PBS

I have just finished two LONG days totalling 20 hours of filming, scanning, photographing, et al. in the Rafael Mendez Library. A well known Los Angeles director/producer, Ken Shapiro, and his crew were hired by the Los Angeles Opera to film the opera performances of "Concierto para Mendez" last October. They wanted to add several minutes of photos and early Mendez footage to the final 60 minute documentary. For two days, the RML looked like the launch center for the spaceshuttle!

This will be an absolute First Class video, one which every trumpet player should see or own. It will likely be aired first on PBS. If all goes well in the final production schedule, and PBS can work it into their TV broadcast schedule, it will be aired next November or December.

UniVision is interested in producing a version with Spanish subtitles. This version will also be available on DVD, hopefully within the next year or so.

I will keep everyone informed as to when it will be broadcast and when DVD copies will be available for purchase.

Dave Hickman

westview1900 · Heavyweight Member Joined: 09 Aug 2005 Posts: 1617

Thank you for the information Professor Hickman. I'll be on the lookout.
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richardwy · Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2007 8:22 am Post subject:

Yes. I too shall keep an eye peeled.

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trumpetmike · Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2007 9:01 am Post subject:

Please can you ensure that any potential DVD release is multi-region - there is a worldwide market for things that are Mendez-related

oj · Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2007 1:02 am Post subject:

Great news!

Keep us posted

Ole

norwegiantrumpet · Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2007 2:36 am Post subject:

Very very interesting indeed!

Good point on the multi-region DVD release trumpetmike..
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MidNiteHorn · New Member Joined: 27 Feb 2003 Posts: 9

I, too, will look forward to the release of this video/DVD, Dr. Hickman.

I've been going through my collection of Mendez music I've collected over the past 60 years and see I have several old editions from the 1940's & early '50's, when he recorded on the Coast and early Decca labels, 78's of course.

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vaxtrpts · Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 7:39 pm Post subject: Re: Mendez video for PBS

trpt.hick · Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 8:15 pm Post subject:

Mike,

Great. Let's spend a few hours in the library this summer. Just let me know when you can be here.

Dave

DivineWind · Veteran Member Joined: 21 Jan 2009 Posts: 269 Location: MA

Was this ever produced/released on DVD...???

Present availability?

Thanks!
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A.N.A.Mendez · Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2009 8:47 pm Post subject:

I too will look forward to this! Thank you.
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trpt.hick · Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 4:13 pm Post subject:

Malcomb McNab called me a few days ago to see if I knew anything new about the release of the final video on DVD or on PBS. Neither of us have heard a word from the LA Opera that produced it. I don't know what the hang-up is. Trust me, when it is available I will spread the word big-time. I have seen the final video and it is wonderful. Very inspiring and emotional!

Dave Hickman

DivineWind · Veteran Member Joined: 21 Jan 2009 Posts: 269 Location: MA

I wanna get one for A.N.A Mendez... (but, DON"T say anything, it's apposted ta be a suprise....

)

Thanks for lettin' us know what you know...!
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deleted_user_b7b11dd · New Member Joined: 03 Apr 1996 Posts: 0

Wow, this looks great!

DivineWind · Veteran Member Joined: 21 Jan 2009 Posts: 269 Location: MA

Nothing further on this......???

Perhaps, in $uch time$.....a list of committed buyers might inspire some action.....

I'm in for at least two.... (A.N.A., one's for you....

-- Of course, that is assuming the cost is, at least just inside, the realm of affordability....

Albuquerque Duke · Veteran Member Joined: 22 Mar 2008 Posts: 395

I'm looking forward to it. Mendez was a good player.

grumpie38 · Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 8:23 am Post subject:

Thank you Professor Hickman for giving us the "heads-up" on this broadcast. I grew up in the 40's and 50's thinking then, (as I still do), that MENDEZ stood heads and shoulders above all of the rest.

I am looking forward to seeing this documentary.
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trpt.hick · Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 5:54 pm Post subject:

I'm getting married on Oct. 17 in Tempe. The Mendez brothers and their wives will be attending. I will ask if they know any updates on the TV broadcast or DVD.

DH

trumpetmike · Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 9:34 pm Post subject:

Derek Reaban · Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 10:50 am Post subject:

Congratulations Mr. Hickman!
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