The New York Philharmonic Filmography

Pavarotti in Central Park

Actors: Luciano Pavarotti

Synopsis: Renowned tenor Luciano Pavarotti performs the works of Verdi, Donizetti, Puccini, and many more in this performance filmed live in New York's Central Park in June of 1993. Members of the New York Philharmonic perform under music director Kurt Masur and conductor Leone Magiera, with solo flute Read More

Jacqueline du Pré and the Elgar Cello Concerto

Follies in Concert

Synopsis: Including such songs as "Broadway Baby," "I'm Still Here," "The Ladies Who Lunch," and "Losing My Mind," this video features a filming of the well-known Stephen Sondheim musical as it was performed at New York's Lincoln Center in 1985. ~ Iotis Erlewine, All Movie Guide Read More

The Music of Man [Video Series]

Synopsis: This eight part series follows the roles music has played in the development of mankind's culture and societies. ~ All Movie Guide Read More

Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts: Fidelio - A Celebration of Life

Synopsis: Perhaps best-known for the musical West Side Story, composer Leonard Bernstein was one of the most accomplished and influential musicians of the 20th century. For fifteen years, beginning in 1958, Bernstein attempted to turn the youth of America on to music through a series of televised Read More

Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts: Berlioz Takes a Trip

Synopsis: Perhaps best-known for the musical West Side Story, composer Leonard Bernstein was one of the most accomplished and influential musicians of the 20th century. For fifteen years, beginning in 1958, Bernstein attempted to turn the youth of America on to music through a series of televised Read More

Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts: Two Ballet Birds

Synopsis: Perhaps best-known for the musical West Side Story, composer Leonard Bernstein was one of the most accomplished and influential musicians of the 20th century. For fifteen years, beginning in 1958, Bernstein attempted to turn the youth of America on to music through a series of televised Read More

Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts: The Latin American Spirit

Synopsis: Perhaps best-known for the musical West Side Story, composer Leonard Bernstein was one of the most accomplished and influential musicians of the 20th century. For fifteen years, beginning in 1958, Bernstein attempted to turn the youth of America on to music through a series of televised Read More

Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts: Quiz Concert - How Musical Are You?

Synopsis: Perhaps best-known for the musical West Side Story, composer Leonard Bernstein was one of the most accomplished and influential musicians of the 20th century. For fifteen years, beginning in 1958, Bernstein attempted to turn the youth of America on to music through a series of televised Read More

Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts: What is a Mode?

Synopsis: Perhaps best-known for the musical West Side Story, composer Leonard Bernstein was one of the most accomplished and influential musicians of the 20th century. For fifteen years, beginning in 1958, Bernstein attempted to turn the youth of America on to music through a series of televised Read More

Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts: What is a Sonata?

Synopsis: Perhaps best-known for the musical West Side Story, composer Leonard Bernstein was one of the most accomplished and influential musicians of the 20th century. For fifteen years, beginning in 1958, Bernstein attempted to turn the youth of America on to music through a series of televised Read More

Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts: A Toast to Vienna in 3/4 Time

Actors: Christa Lugwig, Walter Berry

Synopsis: Perhaps best-known for the musical West Side Story, composer Leonard Bernstein was one of the most accomplished and influential musicians of the 20th century. For fifteen years, beginning in 1958, Bernstein attempted to turn the youth of America on to music through a series of televised Read More

Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts: A Birthday Tribute to Shostakovich

Synopsis: Perhaps best-known for the musical West Side Story, composer Leonard Bernstein was one of the most accomplished and influential musicians of the 20th century. For fifteen years, beginning in 1958, Bernstein attempted to turn the youth of America on to music through a series of televised Read More

Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts: Musical Atoms - A Study In Intervals

Synopsis: Perhaps best-known for the musical West Side Story, composer Leonard Bernstein was one of the most accomplished and influential musicians of the 20th century. For fifteen years, beginning in 1958, Bernstein attempted to turn the youth of America on to music through a series of televised Read More

Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts: A Tribute to Sibelius

Synopsis: Perhaps best-known for the musical West Side Story, composer Leonard Bernstein was one of the most accomplished and influential musicians of the 20th century. For fifteen years, beginning in 1958, Bernstein attempted to turn the youth of America on to music through a series of televised Read More

Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts: The Sound of an Orchestra

Synopsis: Perhaps best-known for the musical West Side Story, composer Leonard Bernstein was one of the most accomplished and influential musicians of the 20th century. For fifteen years, beginning in 1958, Bernstein attempted to turn the youth of America on to music through a series of televised Read More

Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts: What is Sonata Form?

Synopsis: Perhaps best-known for the musical West Side Story, composer Leonard Bernstein was one of the most accomplished and influential musicians of the 20th century. For fifteen years, beginning in 1958, Bernstein attempted to turn the youth of America on to music through a series of televised Read More

Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts: Jazz in the Concert Hall

Synopsis: Perhaps best-known for the musical West Side Story, composer Leonard Bernstein was one of the most accomplished and influential musicians of the 20th century. For fifteen years, beginning in 1958, Bernstein attempted to turn the youth of America on to music through a series of televised Read More

Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts: Happy Birthday, Igor Stravinsky

Synopsis: Perhaps best-known for the musical West Side Story, composer Leonard Bernstein was one of the most accomplished and influential musicians of the 20th century. For fifteen years, beginning in 1958, Bernstein attempted to turn the youth of America on to music through a series of televised Read More

Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts: Folk Music in the Concert Hall

Synopsis: Perhaps best-known for the musical West Side Story, composer Leonard Bernstein was one of the most accomplished and influential musicians of the 20th century. For fifteen years, beginning in 1958, Bernstein attempted to turn the youth of America on to music through a series of televised Read More

Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts: What is Impressionism?

Synopsis: Perhaps best-known for the musical West Side Story, composer Leonard Bernstein was one of the most accomplished and influential musicians of the 20th century. For fifteen years, beginning in 1958, Bernstein attempted to turn the youth of America on to music through a series of televised Read More

Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts: Who is Gustov Mahler?

Synopsis: Perhaps best-known for the musical West Side Story, composer Leonard Bernstein was one of the most accomplished and influential musicians of the 20th century. For fifteen years, beginning in 1958, Bernstein attempted to turn the youth of America on to music through a series of televised Read More

Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts: What is Classical Music?

Synopsis: Perhaps best-known for the musical West Side Story, composer Leonard Bernstein was one of the most accomplished and influential musicians of the 20th century. For fifteen years, beginning in 1958, Bernstein attempted to turn the youth of America on to music through a series of televised Read More

Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts: What is a Concerto?

Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts: Humor in Music

Synopsis: Perhaps best-known for the musical West Side Story, composer Leonard Bernstein was one of the most accomplished and influential musicians of the 20th century. For fifteen years, beginning in 1958, Bernstein attempted to turn the youth of America on to music through a series of televised Read More

Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts: What is a Melody?

Synopsis: Perhaps best-known for the musical West Side Story, composer Leonard Bernstein was one of the most accomplished and influential musicians of the 20th century. For fifteen years, beginning in 1958, Bernstein attempted to turn the youth of America on to music through a series of televised Read More

Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts: What Makes Music Symphonic?

Synopsis: Perhaps best-known for the musical West Side Story, composer Leonard Bernstein was one of the most accomplished and influential musicians of the 20th century. For fifteen years, beginning in 1958, Bernstein attempted to turn the youth of America on to music through a series of televised Read More

Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts: What Does Music Mean?

Synopsis: Perhaps best-known for the musical West Side Story, composer Leonard Bernstein was one of the most accomplished and influential musicians of the 20th century. For fifteen years, beginning in 1958, Bernstein attempted to turn the youth of America on to music through a series of televised Read More

Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts: What is American Music?

Synopsis: Perhaps best-known for the musical West Side Story, composer Leonard Bernstein was one of the most accomplished and influential musicians of the 20th century. For fifteen years, beginning in 1958, Bernstein attempted to turn the youth of America on to music through a series of televised Read More

Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts: What is Orchestration?

Synopsis: Perhaps best-known for the musical West Side Story, composer Leonard Bernstein was one of the most accomplished and influential musicians of the 20th century. For fifteen years, beginning in 1958, Bernstein attempted to turn the youth of America on to music through a series of televised Read More

Carnegie Hall

Actors: Emile Boreo, Marsha Hunt, Joseph Buloff, William Prince, Frank McHugh, Martha O'Driscoll, Walter Damrosch, Hans Yaray, Olin Downes

Synopsis: Auteur theorists who've charted the career of "cult" director Edgar G. Ulmer have seldom mentioned Carnegie Hall, simply because it was more expensive than most of Ulmer's films and thus can't be regarded a "low-budget masterpiece." The wafer-thin plotline concerns a young immigrant woman (Marsha Hunt Read More