The Creative Performer

United States of America

• 1960-01-31(US)
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  Music
• ▪ 1h-0m

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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.

• Leonard BernsteinWriter

  William A. GrahamDirector

  Robert SaudekProducer

  Bruce MinnixAssistant Director

  Hal WarnerTechnical Supervisor

  Hal AndersonLighting Director