The Creative Performer
Originally released in 1960. The Creative Performer is a music film. directed by William A. Graham. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Leonard Bernstein, Glenn Gould, and Eileen Farrell
Synopsis
Leornard Bernstein conducts the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, first with pianist Glenn Gould performing Bach's Keyboard Concerto #1 in D minor and then with soprano Eileen Farrell singing the "Suicidio!" aria from Amilcare Ponchielli 's opera "La Gioconda". Finally, composer Igor Stravinsky takes over the podium, conducting the last three scenes from his ballet "The Firebird". Bernstein also gives an opening talk on the vagaries of musical score notation and introduces each of the three guest performers. Originally aired on January 31, 1960 on CBS Television as part of its Ford Presents series.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 31, 1960
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
User Rating
9.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- CBS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Creative Performer about?
Leornard Bernstein conducts the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, first with pianist Glenn Gould performing Bach's Keyboard Concerto #1 in D minor and then with soprano Eileen Farrell singing the "S...
Who directed The Creative Performer?
The Creative Performer was directed by William A. Graham.
How long is The Creative Performer?
The Creative Performer has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was The Creative Performer released?
The Creative Performer was released on January 31, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Creative Performer?
The main cast of The Creative Performer includes Leonard Bernstein, Glenn Gould, Eileen Farrell, Igor Stravinsky.