(Bernstein/Beethoven)

Overview: A music miniseries, filmed largely on location in Vienna and Germany, not only featuring Bernstein but also, noted actor Maximilian Schell, who not only provided commentary on Beethoven, but read from his letters. The miniseries contains performances of all of Beethoven's symphonies as well as several overtures, a string quartet that Bernstein re-orchestrated for the entire string section of the Vienna Philharmonic, and the Missa Solemnis, all conducted by Bernstein. It also contains commentary about the music by Leonard Bernstein.

Countries:

United States of America

Genres:

Documentary

Networks:

PBS

Year:

1982

Directors:

Humphrey Burton

Production companies:

PBS

Actors:

Self

Self (commentary)

Crews:

Director

Producer

Executive Producer

Executive Producer