The Creative Performer

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 31, 1960

Original language

English

Production

CBS

Cast

Igor Stravinsky,Glenn Gould,Leonard Bernstein,Eileen Farrell

Director

William A. Graham

Writer

Leonard Bernstein

Producer

Robert Saudek

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0395981