Bernstein in Vienna: Beethoven, The Ninth Symphony (1970)

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

Directing:
  • Humphrey Burton

Stars:
Release Date: 1970-04-04
  • Country: AT
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 78
Wiener Philharmoniker
Wiener Philha...
Plácido Domingo
Plácido Domin...
Self / Tenor
Gwyneth Jones
Gwyneth Jones
Self / Soprano
Martti Talvela
Martti Talvel...
Self / Bass-Baritone
Shirley Verrett
Shirley Verre...
Self / Mezzo-Soprano
Leonard Bernstein
Leonard Berns...
Self / Conductor
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