Bernstein in Vienna: Beethoven, The Ninth Symphony

The read

It runs a compact 1h 18m.

Synopsis

To play Beethoven's music is to give oneself over completely to the child-spirit which lived in that grim, awkward, violent man. Without that utter submission it is impossible to play the Adagio of the Ninth. Or, Heaven knows, the first movement. And the Finale? Most of all! It is simply unplayable unless we go all the way with him, as he cries out "Brüder!" - Leonard Bernstein

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Key crew

• Humphrey BurtonDirector

Cast

• Plácido DomingoSelf / Tenor
• Gwyneth JonesSelf / Soprano
• Martti TalvelaSelf / Bass-Baritone
• Shirley VerrettSelf / Mezzo-Soprano
• Leonard BernsteinSelf / Conductor
• Michael WagerSelf / Off-screen Announcer
• Vienna PhilharmonicCast

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