Leonard Bernstein: Reflections 1978
2 /10
Leonard Bernstein discusses his Boston childhood, his musical growth at Harvard and the Curtis Institute and the influence of great masters like Reiner, Mitropoulos and Koussevitzky. He shares his feelings on the primacy of tonal music and speculates on the nature of the creative process. From Carnegie Hall, scene of his début, to the living room of his home and his private studio overlooking New York's Central Park, Reflections explores the artist's varied and colourful career.
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| Country | Release Type | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| US | DVD | Oct 5, 2009 |
| US | TV | Sep 23, 2008 |
| US | TV | Aug 25, 1978 |
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