LEONARD BERNSTEIN – REFLECTIONS (DVD) EuroArts

In this film, Bernstein discusses his Boston childhood, his musical growth at Harvard and the Curtis Institute, and the influence of great masters like Reiner, Mitropoulos, and Koussevitzky. He shares his feelings on the primacy of tonal music and specular. The spontaneous joy of his Broadway hits, the bold, spiritual quest of his orchestral works, his intensity and vitality as conductor, made Bernstein one of the central figures in twentieth century music. This film is a rare personal portrait of Leonard Bernstein, who triumphed as composer, conductor, writer and teacher. In Leonard Bernstein Reflections, he discusses his Boston childhood, his musical growth at Harvard and the Curtis Institute, and the influence of great masters like Reiner, Mitropoulos, and Koussevitzky. He shares his feelings on the primacy of tonal music, and speculates on the nature of the creative process. Never before has there been such a personal portrait of Bernstein told through his own words. It brings a renewed appreciation of this gifted man and his far-reaching influence. Repertoire (Bonus): Including a complete performance of Bernstein conducting Milhaud: Le bœuf sur le toît with the Orchestre National de France.

Seldom has the genius of one man so influenced the musical conscience of his age. Leonard Bernstein triumphed as composer, conductor, writer and teacher. The spontaneous joy of his Broadway hits, the bold, spiritual quest of his orchestral works, his intensity and vitality as conductor, made Bernstein one of the central figures in 20th-century music. In Leonard Bernstein – Reflections, he discusses his Boston childhood, his musical growth at Harvard and the Curtis Institute and the influence of great masters like Reiner, Mitropoulos and Koussevitzky. He shares his feelings on the primacy of tonal music and speculates on the nature of the creative process. From Carnegie Hall, scene of his début, to the living room of his home and his private studio overlooking New York’s Central Park, Reflections explores the artist’s varied and colourful career. Nominee of the 2010 Midem Classical Awards. Nominee of the 2010 Gramophone Awards.

Leonard Bernstein Stephen Sondheim | Ludwig van Beethoven
Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (Reflections); Orchestre National de France (Bonus)
Leonard Bernstein

Region code
0
Sound format
PCM Stereo
Dolby Digital 5.1
dts 5.1
Release April 6, 2018
Total running time 70 mins
Details running time 50 mins (Film), 20 mins (Bonus)
Subtitles English, French, German, Japanese
Booklet notes English, French, German
No. of discs 1
Recording 1978
Bonus Darius Milhaud: Le Boeuf sur le toit – Ballet, op.58; A unique slide show of photos of Leonard Bernstein