The Unanswered Question
Continuing this series of six lectures given by Leonard Bernstein. 4:The Delights and Dangers of Ambiguity.
Moving into the 19th century, Bernstein traces the Romantic revolution begun by Beethoven. The programme includes:
2.35* Berlioz Romeo Alone: Ball Scene (Romeo and Juliet: part 2)
3.5* Wagner Prelude and Love Death (Tristan and Isolde)
4.0* Debussy Prelude a l'apresmidi d'un faune Played by the Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Leonard Bernstein
At all levels this is an outstanding contribution to thinking and talking about music. (THE COMPOSER) An Amberson Video Production, recorded by WGBH, Boston
(Tomorrow: The 20th-century Crisis)