Awarded three Emmys and hailed by Variety as ‘a rare moment in the symbiosis of the arts and broadcasting’, Leonard Bernstein’s Young People’s Concerts left their mark on television history. Aired at prime-time on CBS from 1958 to 1972, more than 50 one-hour programmes were written and hosted by Leonard Bernstein, ‘certainly the most influential American maestro of the 20th century’ (The New York Times). With the New York Philharmonic and guest artists providing the live music, these programmes brought musical concepts and music history to life for generations of viewers.

‘Leonard Bernstein did this better than anyone. He was brilliant – as a musician and as an ambassador for music.’ – Whoopi Goldberg

Contents:

DVD 1
What is Sonata Form?
A Tribute to Sibelius

DVD 2
Musical Atoms: A Study of Intervals
The Sound of an Orchestra
A Birthday Tribute to Shostakovich

DVD 3
What is a Mode?
A Toast to Vienna in 3/4 Time
Quiz Concert: How Musical Are You?

DVD 4
Berlioz Takes a Trip
Two Ballet Birds
Fidelio: A Celebration of Life

DVD 5
Unusual Instruments of the Present, Past & Future
Overtures and Preludes
Aaron Copland Birthday Party

DVD 6
3 episodes of Young Performers featuring, among others, Claudio Abbado and André Watts