The New York Philharmonic Movies
Renowned tenor Luciano Pavarotti performs the works of Verdi, Donizetti, Puccini, and many more in this performance filmed live in New York's Central Park in June of 1993. Members of the New York Philharmonic perform under music director Kurt Masur and conductor Leone Magiera, with solo flute Andrea Griminelli and the Boys Choir of Harlem rounding out the talented backing talent. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Luciano Pavarotti
Including such songs as "Broadway Baby," "I'm Still Here," "The Ladies Who Lunch," and "Losing My Mind," this video features a filming of the well-known Stephen Sondheim musical as it was performed at New York's Lincoln Center in 1985. ~ Iotis Erlewine, All Movie Guide
- 1983
This eight part series follows the roles music has played in the development of mankind's culture and societies. ~ All Movie Guide
- 1970
Perhaps best-known for the musical West Side Story, composer Leonard Bernstein was one of the most accomplished and influential musicians of the 20th century. For fifteen years, beginning in 1958, Bernstein attempted to turn the youth of America on to music through a series of televised performances called Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts. Featuring solos by Forest Warren, Anita Darian, Howard Ross, and David Cumberland, this episode features Bernstein conducting segments from Ludwig van Beethoven's one and only opera, Fidelio. Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts: Fidelio - A Celebration of Life originally aired on March 29, 1970. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
- 1969
Perhaps best-known for the musical West Side Story, composer Leonard Bernstein was one of the most accomplished and influential musicians of the 20th century. For fifteen years, beginning in 1958, Bernstein attempted to turn the youth of America on to music through a series of televised performances called Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts. This episode features Bernstein conducting selections from Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake and Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts: Two Ballet Birds originally aired on September 14, 1969. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
- 1969
Perhaps best-known for the musical West Side Story, composer Leonard Bernstein was one of the most accomplished and influential musicians of the 20th century. For fifteen years, beginning in 1958, Bernstein attempted to turn the youth of America on to music through a series of televised performances called Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts. This episode originally aired on March 8, 1963 and explores music from south of the border. The Latin American Spirit Broadcast Date: March 8, 1963 features Bernstein joined by soprano Netania Davrath as he conducts pieces by Fernandez, Villa-Lobos, Revueltas, and Copland along with his own Latin-themed compositions. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
- 1969
Perhaps best-known for the musical West Side Story, composer Leonard Bernstein was one of the most accomplished and influential musicians of the 20th century. For fifteen years, beginning in 1958, Bernstein attempted to turn the youth of America on to music through a series of televised performances called Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts. This episode finds Bernstein conducting a performance of select portions of Hector Berlioz 1830 composition Symphonie Fantastique. Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts: Berlioz Takes a Trip originally aired on May 25, 1969. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
- 1968
Perhaps best-known for the musical West Side Story, composer Leonard Bernstein was one of the most accomplished and influential musicians of the 20th century. For fifteen years, beginning in 1958, Bernstein attempted to turn the youth of America on to music through a series of televised performances called Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts. Testing the musical knowledge of his audience, Bernstein spends this episode playing sections of mystery pieces to see who can name them. Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts: Quiz Concert - How Musical Are You? was originally broadcast on May 26, 1968. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
- 1967
Perhaps best-known for the musical West Side Story, composer Leonard Bernstein was one of the most accomplished and influential musicians of the 20th century. For fifteen years, beginning in 1958, Bernstein attempted to turn the youth of America on to music through a series of televised performances called Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts. Using his own music along with that of Debussy and Mussorgsky, Bernstein spend this episode demonstrating the different modes, including the Dorian mode, the Phrygian mode, and the Lydian mode. Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts: What is a Mode? originally aired on November 23, 1966. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
- 1967
Perhaps best-known for the musical West Side Story, composer Leonard Bernstein was one of the most accomplished and influential musicians of the 20th century. For fifteen years, beginning in 1958, Bernstein attempted to turn the youth of America on to music through a series of televised performances called Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts. This episode was originally broadcast on Christmas Day in 1967 and includes renditions of 3/4-time pieces by Mozart, Beethoven, Mahler, and both Johann and Richard Strauss. Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts: A Toast to Vienna in 3/4 Time features solos from Christa Ludwig and Walter Berry. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Christa Lugwig, Walter Berry, (more)
- 1967
Perhaps best-known for the musical West Side Story, composer Leonard Bernstein was one of the most accomplished and influential musicians of the 20th century. For fifteen years, beginning in 1958, Bernstein attempted to turn the youth of America on to music through a series of televised performances called Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts. Using music from artists as varied as Mozart and The Beatles, Bernstein spends this episode covering the elements of a sonata. Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts: What is a Sonata? was originally broadcast on November 6, 1964 and features a special appearance by soprano Veronica Tyler. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
- 1966
Perhaps best-known for the musical West Side Story, composer Leonard Bernstein was one of the most accomplished and influential musicians of the 20th century. For fifteen years, beginning in 1958, Bernstein attempted to turn the youth of America on to music through a series of televised performances called Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts. In celebration of the 60th birthday of Dmitry Dmitrievich Shostakovich, this episode features Bernstein conducting the legendary Russian composer's Symphony No. 9. Originally broadcast on January 5, 1966, Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts: Birthday Tribute to Shostakovich also includes select portions of Shostakovich's Symphony No. 7. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
- 1965
Perhaps best-known for the musical West Side Story, composer Leonard Bernstein was one of the most accomplished and influential musicians of the 20th century. For fifteen years, beginning in 1958, Bernstein attempted to turn the youth of America on to music through a series of televised performances called Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts. This episode finds Bernstein using examples to explain to complex idiosyncrasies that comprise a great orchestra. Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts: The Sound of an Orchestra originally aired on December 14, 1965. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
- 1965
Perhaps best-known for the musical West Side Story, composer Leonard Bernstein was one of the most accomplished and influential musicians of the 20th century. For fifteen years, beginning in 1958, Bernstein attempted to turn the youth of America on to music through a series of televised performances called Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts. Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts: Musical Atoms - A Study In Intervals features Bernstein conducting select pieces from Richard Wagner's "Lohengrin," Johannes Brahms' Symphony No. 4, and Ralph Vaughn Williams' Symphony No. 4. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
- 1965
Perhaps best-known for the musical West Side Story, composer Leonard Bernstein was one of the most accomplished and influential musicians of the 20th century. For fifteen years, beginning in 1958, Bernstein attempted to turn the youth of America on to music through a series of televised performances called Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts. Bernstein pays tribute to legendary Finnish composer Jean Sibelius is this February 19, 1965 episode. Featuring violinist Sergiu Luca, Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts: A Tribute to Sibelius includes selections from Sibelius' famous tone poem "Finlandia" along with his Violin Concerto and Symphony No. 2. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
- 1964
Perhaps best-known for the musical West Side Story, composer Leonard Bernstein was one of the most accomplished and influential musicians of the 20th century. For fifteen years, beginning in 1958, Bernstein attempted to turn the youth of America on to music through a series of televised performances called Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts. Exploring the world of jazz music, this episode features guests Gunther Schuller and Aaron Copland presenting some of their work to the audience. Also including solos by Benny Golson, Richard Davis, Don Ellis, Eric Dolphy, and Joaseph Cocuzzo, Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts: Jazz in the Concert Hall originally aired on March 11, 1964. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
- 1964
Perhaps best-known for the musical West Side Story, composer Leonard Bernstein was one of the most accomplished and influential musicians of the 20th century. For fifteen years, beginning in 1958, Bernstein attempted to turn the youth of America on to music through a series of televised performances called Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts. Using music from artists as varied as Mozart and The Beatles, Bernstein spends this episode covering the elements of a sonata. Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts: What is Sonata Form? was originally broadcast on November 6, 1964 and features a special appearance by soprano Veronica Tyler. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
- 1962
Perhaps best-known for the musical West Side Story, composer Leonard Bernstein was one of the most accomplished and influential musicians of the 20th century. For fifteen years, beginning in 1958, Bernstein attempted to turn the youth of America on to music through a series of televised performances called Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts. In celebration of Igor Stravinsky's 80th birthday, this episode features Bernstein conducting a performance the Russian composer's "Petrouchka." Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts: Happy Birthday, Igor Stravinsky originally aired on March 26, 1962. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
- 1961
Perhaps best-known for the musical West Side Story, composer Leonard Bernstein was one of the most accomplished and influential musicians of the 20th century. For fifteen years, beginning in 1958, Bernstein attempted to turn the youth of America on to music through a series of televised performances called Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts. Exploring folk music and dance, this episode finds Bernstein conducting pieces by Chavez, Mozart, Canteloupe, and Ives. Featuring soprano Marni Nixon, Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts: Folk Music in the Concert Hall was originally broadcast on April 9, 1961. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
- 1961
Perhaps best-known for the musical West Side Story, composer Leonard Bernstein was one of the most accomplished and influential musicians of the 20th century. For fifteen years, beginning in 1958, Bernstein attempted to turn the youth of America on to music through a series of televised performances called Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts. This episode finds Bernstein using the works of Debussy and Ravel to explain the elements of impressionist music. Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts: What is Impressionism? originally aired on December 1, 1961. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
- 1960
Perhaps best-known for the musical West Side Story, composer Leonard Bernstein was one of the most accomplished and influential musicians of the 20th century. For fifteen years, beginning in 1958, Bernstein attempted to turn the youth of America on to music through a series of televised performances called Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts. Detailing the life and work of turn-of-the-century Austrian composer Gustav Mahler, this episode was originally broadcast on February 7, 1960. With performances by soloists Helen Raab, William Lewis, and Reri Grist, Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts: Who is Gustav Mahler? features Bernstein conducting several selections from Mahler's body of work. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
- 1959
Perhaps best-known for the musical West Side Story, composer Leonard Bernstein was one of the most accomplished and influential musicians of the 20th century. For fifteen years, beginning in 1958, Bernstein attempted to turn the youth of America on to music through a series of televised performances called Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts. Originally airing December 21, 1962, this episode features Bernstein conducting several pieces to illustrate the concept of melody. Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts: What is a Melody? includes music by Brahms, Mozart, Wagner, and Hindemith. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
- 1959
Perhaps best-known for the musical West Side Story, composer Leonard Bernstein was one of the most accomplished and influential musicians of the 20th century. For fifteen years, beginning in 1958, Bernstein attempted to turn the youth of America on to music through a series of televised performances called Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts. Using pieces by such legendary composers as Mozart, Gershwin, Mahler, Wagner, and Brahms, Bernstein illustrates some of the more comedic elements of music in this episode. Originally broadcast February 28, 1959, Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts: Humor in Music also includes the work of eight other famous composers. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
