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PABLO CASALS MASTER CLASS AT BERKELEY, NO. 1 (TV)
Summary
The first in this 25-part series that features cellist Pablo Casals (1876-1973) teaching master classes at the University of California at Berkeley. The program begins with brief remarks from violinist Isaac Stern, who introduces the series by discussing Casals's unique approach to music and the importance of these classes for future musicians. Student Nina de Veritch then performs the first movement of the Brahms Cello Sonata No. 1 in E Minor, op. 38, accompanied by pianist Janet Goodman. Student Marian Robertson then plays the second movement of the same work, accompanied by pianist Roy Bogas. Throughout, Casals offers advice on technique and interpretation, often demonstrating his suggestions and performing along with the students.
Details
- NETWORK: WNYE-TV (New York, NY) / Public TV (AAPB)
- DATE: January 22, 1961
- RUNNING TIME: 0:58:28
- COLOR/B&W: B&W
- CATALOG ID: T90:0038
- GENRE: Music; Arts documentaries
- SUBJECT HEADING: University of California at Berkeley; Music - Analysis, appreciation; Cello music
- SERIES RUN: National Educational Television - TV series, 1961
- COMMERCIALS: N/A
CREDITS
- Nathan Kroll … Producer
- Alexander Hammid … Director
- Johannes Brahms … Composer
- Isaac Stern … Introduction by
- Pablo Casals … Instrumentalist, Cellist
- Nina de Veritch … Instrumentalist, Cellist
- Marian Robertson … Instrumentalist, Cellist
- Roy Bogas … Instrumentalist, Pianist
- Janet Goodman … Instrumentalist, Pianist