The read
The series ran 1 season across 11 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb8.1/10
1 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Season 1 | 11 ep1982 |
Key crew
- Humphrey BurtonDirector
Cast
- Leonard BernsteinSelf
- Maximilian SchellSelf (commentary)