BEETHOVEN'S BIRTHDAY: A CELEBRATION IN VIENNA (TV)
Summary
This program, narrated by Leonard Bernstein, documents Vienna's celebration of Ludwig van Beethoven's 200th birthday and includes biographical information and excerpts from Beethoven's works conducted by Bernstein in performances throughout Vienna. Highlights of this portion include the following: Bernstein discusses his participation in the celebration; a biography of Beethoven focusing on his life in Vienna; highlights of "Fidelio" in rehearsal and performance at the Theater an der Wien, where it premiered in 1805; and Bernstein discusses Beethoven's Ninth Symphony and its universality. Bernstein then conducts The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, The Vienna State Opera Chorus, and featured soloists in the fourth movement of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. Includes commercials.
Details
- NETWORK: CBS
- DATE: December 24, 1971 9:00 PM
- RUNNING TIME: 1:00:00
- COLOR/B&W: Color
- CATALOG ID: T83:0478
- GENRE: Music
- SUBJECT HEADING: Music; Music, classical; Biography
- SERIES RUN: CBS - TV, 1971
- COMMERCIALS: N/A
CREDITS
- James Krayer … Executive Producer
- Humphrey Burton … Producer, Director, Writer
- Leonard Bernstein … Writer, Conductor
- Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra … Symphony Orchestra
- Vienna State Opera Chorus … Choir/Chorus
- Ludwig van Beethoven … Composer