| Description |
4 videodiscs (449 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (23 p. : ill. ; 18 cm) |
| Note |
Originally broadcast in the series Omnibus by CBS Television Network, ABC Television Network, and NBC Television Network, Nov. 14, 1954-Mar. 23, 1958. |
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Title from container. |
| Contents |
Beethoven's Fifth symphony / Andrew McCullough, director (33:00). The world of jazz / Elliot Silverstein, director (45:00) (1 disc) -- The art of conducting / Charles S. Dubin, director (48:00). American musical comedy / Charles S. Dubin, director (76:00) (1 disc) -- Introduction to modern music / Charles S. Dubin, director (49:00). The music of J.S. Bach / Charles S. Dubin, director (64:00) (1 disc) -- What makes opera grand? / written and narrated by Leonard Bernstein ; directed by Seymour Robbie (76:00). Bonus: Messiah. Advent & Christmas scenes, with The hallelujah chorus / Handel (Adele Addison, soprano; Gloria Lane, alto; David Lloyd, tenor; William Warfield, baritone; Symphony of the Air; Schola Cantorum; Leonard Bernstein, conductor) (58:00) (1 disc). |
| Performer |
Alistair Cooke, host ; Leonard Bernstein, guest. |
| Summary |
Hosted by Alistair Cooke and includes seven episodes featuring lectures, performances, and master classes from the conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein. Includes: Beethoven's Fifth Symphony (1954), The World of Jazz (1955), The Art of Conducting (1955), American Musical Comedy (1956), Introduction to Modern Music (1957), and more. |
| System Details |
DVD, mono. |
| Language |
Subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH) |
| Subject |
Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827. Symphonies, no. 5, op. 67, C minor.
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Bach, Johann Sebastian, 1685-1750 -- Appreciation.
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Jesus Christ -- Songs and music.
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Jazz -- Analysis, appreciation.
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Conducting.
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Musicals -- United States -- History and criticism.
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Opera.
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Music appreciation.
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Music -- Philosophy and aesthetics.
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Oratorios -- Excerpts.
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| Genre/Form |
Concert television programs.
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Educational television programs.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Cooke, Alistair, 1908-2004. Host.
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Bernstein, Leonard, 1918-1990. Conductor. Screenwriter. Narrator.
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McCullough, Andrew. Director.
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Silverstein, Elliot, 1927- Director.
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Dubin, Charles. Director.
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Robbie, Seymour. Director.
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Addison, Adele. Performer.
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Lane, Gloria. Performer.
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Lloyd, David, 1912-1969. Performer.
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Warfield, William. Performer.
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Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759.
Messiah. Selections.
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Robert Saudek Associates. Production personnel.
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Archive of American Television. Production personnel.
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Symphony of the Air. Performer.
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Schola Cantorum (Musical group) Performer.
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E1 Entertainment (Firm)
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| Note |
At head of title: Archive of American Television |
| Added Title |
Omnibus |
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Omnibus (Television program : 1952-1961)
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| ISBN |
141723265X |
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9781417232659 |
| Standard No. |
741952673194 |
| Music No. |
E1E-DV-6731 E1 Entertainment |
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