| Description |
4 videodiscs (449 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Cast |
Alistair Cooke, host; Leonard Bernstein, guest. |
| Note |
Originally broadcast in the series Omnibus by CBS Television Network, ABC Television Network, and NBC Television Network, Nov. 14, 1954-Mar. 23, 1958. |
| System Details |
DVD, Mono. |
| Contents |
Disc 1. Beethoven's Fifth symphony (33 min.) ; The world of jazz (45 min.) -- Disc 2. The art of conducting (48 min.) ; American musical comedy (76 min.) -- Disc 3. Introduction to modern music (49 min.) ; The music of J.S. Bach (64 min.) -- Disc 4. What makes opera grand? (76 min) ; Bonus : Messiah. (58 min.) |
| Summary |
Hosted by Alastair Cooke and includes seven episodes featuring lectures, performances, and master classes from the legendary conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein. Includes: Beethoven's Fifth Symphony (1954), The World of Jazz (1955), The Art of Conducting (1955), American Musical Comedy (1956), Introduction to Modern Music (1957), and more. |
| Language |
In English with optional English subtitles. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Music appreciation.
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Music -- Philosophy and aesthetics.
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Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827. Symphonies, no. 5, op. 67, C minor.
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Oratorios -- Excerpts.
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Jesus Christ -- Songs and music.
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| Genre/Form |
Television programs.
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Educational television programs.
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Concert television programs.
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| Added Author |
Cooke, Alistair, 1908-2004. Host.
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McCullough, Andrew. Director.
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Silverstein, Elliot, 1927- Director.
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Dubin, Charles. Director.
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Robbie, Seymour. Director.
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Addison, Adele. Performer.
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Lane, Gloria. Performer.
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Lloyd, David, 1912-1969. Performer.
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Warfield, William. Performer.
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Robert Saudek Associates. Production personnel.
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Archive of American Television. Production personnel.
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Symphony of the Air. Performer.
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Schola Cantorum (Musical group) Performer.
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E1 Entertainment (Firm)
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| Added Title |
Omnibus |
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Omnibus (Television program : 1952-1961)
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| ISBN |
141723265X |
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9781417232659 |
| Standard No. |
741952673194 |
| Music No. |
E1E-DV-6731 E1 Entertainment |
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