RED ROCK SERENADE
PRESS MATERIALS FOR PBS
Press Kit is available at http://www.kued.org/station/red-rockserenade
Press Release:
RED ROCK SERENADE
A Sight and Sound Celebration of the Natural Landscape of the Southwest
From towering, wind-carved spires to graceful arches, to the thundering power of rivers
carving breathtaking canyons, the unique landscape of the American Southwest explodes
in a celebration of sight and sound in Red Rock Serenade.
Featuring world class, high definition photography set to a timeless soundtrack of
classical music, Red Rock Serenade airs on___________ at ___________.
A compelling departure from much of television fare, Red Rock Serenade takes viewers
on a meditative journey through the breathtaking scenery of the American West’s iconic
red rock country, including Arches, Bryce Canyon, Zion, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and
Grand Canyon National Parks — all set to music by some of the world's greatest classical
composers including Bach, Brahms, Chopin, and Beethoven.
“We set out to make a film with world class images and world class music,” says
producer John Howe. “I hope we’ve achieved that. I’m very proud of the depth and
immense scale the film has.”
The program does not use narration, choosing instead to let the music guide viewers to
pristine destinations they may have visited, or to enjoy an unparalleled introduction to the
stark and beautiful landscape of the Colorado Plateau.
The film, which includes breathtaking aerial shots, shows the sharply divergent
geological character of the area. The ancient footprints of indigenous people are captured
as well through centuries-old structures in stunning locations.
"Red Rock Serenade is a treasure-trove of footage that has been gathered painstakingly
over the last ten years, and transports viewers to secret, hard-to-reach locations, as well as
to the grand vistas that define the West,” says co-producer Carol Dalrymple. “It's meant
to take the viewer on a timeless journey."
Red Rock Serenade is produced by Salt Lake City public television station KUED, which
also produced Grand Canyon Serenade, Yellowstone Serenade, and Desert Dreams.
Red Rock Serenade is funded by the Utah Office of Tourism, C. Comstock Clayton
Foundation, and PBS.
Press Contact:
Mary Dickson
Mdickson@kued.org
801 232-3471