The Little Drummer Boy: An Essay on Mahler by Leonard Bernstein (1985)
This television essay from 1985 was written by Leonard Bernstein to commemorate the 125th anniversary of Gustav Mahler's birth. Recorded in Israel, Vienna and later in London, it is punctuated by biographical interludes and illustrated by musical examples drawn from the cycle of Mahler's works recorded by Bernstein. Bernstein talks, plays and conducts various orchestras (Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Wiener Philharmoniker) and soloists (Janet Baker, Christa Ludwig, Edith Mathis, Lucia Popp, Walton Groenroos) in performances spanning 17 years. Leonard Bernstein also examines the roots of Gustav Mahler's inspiration. The programme also features music from the nine symphonies, 'The Song of the Earth' and the 'Wunderhorn Cycle'.
Cast
- Leonard Bernstein - Self
- Janet Baker - Self
- Christa Ludwig - Self
- Edith Mathis - Self
- Lucia Popp - Self
- Walton Grönroos - Self
Keywords
mahler
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- What is The Little Drummer Boy: An Essay on Mahler by Leonard Bernstein about?
- This television essay from 1985 was written by Leonard Bernstein to commemorate the 125th anniversary of Gustav Mahler's birth. Recorded in Israel, Vienna and later in London, it is punctuated by biographical interludes and illustrated by musical examples drawn from the cycle of Mahler's works recorded by Bernstein. Bernstein talks, plays and conducts various orchestras (Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Wiener Philharmoniker) and soloists (Janet Baker, Christa Ludwig, Edith Mathis, Lucia Popp, Walton Groenroos) in performances spanning 17 years. Leonard Bernstein also examines the roots of Gustav Mahler's inspiration. The programme also features music from the nine symphonies, 'The Song of the Earth' and the 'Wunderhorn Cycle'.
- Who directed The Little Drummer Boy: An Essay on Mahler by Leonard Bernstein?
- The Little Drummer Boy: An Essay on Mahler by Leonard Bernstein was directed by Humphrey Burton, Peter Butler.
- Who stars in The Little Drummer Boy: An Essay on Mahler by Leonard Bernstein?
- The Little Drummer Boy: An Essay on Mahler by Leonard Bernstein stars Leonard Bernstein, Janet Baker, Christa Ludwig, Edith Mathis, Lucia Popp, Walton Grönroos.
- How long is The Little Drummer Boy: An Essay on Mahler by Leonard Bernstein?
- The Little Drummer Boy: An Essay on Mahler by Leonard Bernstein has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
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- The Little Drummer Boy: An Essay on Mahler by Leonard Bernstein is a Documentary film.
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- The Little Drummer Boy: An Essay on Mahler by Leonard Bernstein was produced in United States of America.