Overview
Leornard Bernstein conducts the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, first with pianist Glenn Gould performing Bach's Keyboard Concerto #1 in D minor and then with soprano Eileen Farrell singing the "Suicidio!" aria from Amilcare Ponchielli 's opera "La Gioconda". Finally, composer Igor Stravinsky takes over the podium, conducting the last three scenes from his ballet "The Firebird". Bernstein also gives an opening talk on the vagaries of musical score notation and introduces each of the three guest performers. Originally aired on January 31, 1960 on CBS Television as part of its Ford Presents series.
Year 1960
Studio CBS
Director William A. Graham
Crew Bruce Minnix (Assistant Director), Robert Saudek (Producer), Hal Warner (Technical Supervisor), William A. Graham (Director), Leonard Bernstein (Writer), Hal Anderson (Lighting Director)
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Language English
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