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Title:

Leonard Bernstein's Young people's concerts with the New York Philharmonic. Vol. 1.

Edition:

Full screen.

Publisher:

Unitel Edition,

Copyright Date:

2018

Description:

7 v. (1 videodisc per volume) (approximately 943 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.

Subject:

Bernstein, Leonard,--1918-1990.
Music appreciation.
Music--Instruction and study.
Music--Performance.
Televised performances.
Educational films.
Documentary television programs.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

Other Authors:

Bernstein, Leonard, 1918-1990, conductor. conductor.
New York Philharmonic, performer.
Unitel Edition (Firm), publisher.
Major Entertainment (Firm), distributor.

Notes:

Originally broadcast as single episodes of a television program, 1958-1972. New York Philharmonic ; Leonard Bernstein, narrator and conductor.

Contents:

Part 1. What does music mean? ; What is American music? -- Part 2. What does orchestration mean? ; What makes music symphonic? -- Part 3. What is classical music? ; Humor in music -- Part 4. What is a concerto? ; Who was Gustav Mahler? ; Folk music in the concert hall -- Part 5. What is impressionism? ; Happy birthday: Igor Stravinsky ; What is a melody? -- Part 6. The Latin American spirit ; Jazz in the concert hall -- Part 7. 3 episodes of Young Performers, featuring among others Seiji Ozawa and Lynn Harrell.

Summary:

Volume one comprises seventeen episodes of the legendary series, which remains unmatched until today. Awarded three Emmys, these concerts left their mark on television history. Aired at prime time on CBS from 1958 to 1972, 52 one-hour programs were written and hosted by Leonard Bernstein. With the New York Philharmonic and guest artists providing the live music, these programs brought musical concepts and music history to life for generations of viewers.

UPC:

814337017828

Locations:

CAPH522 -- Iowa City Public Library (Iowa City)