January 18th, 1958-1972 (CBS)
A series of televised classical music concerts by the New York Philharmonic. They were telecast on CBS and syndicated in over forty countries. In 1958, they started under the leadership of then new conductor Leonard Bernstein. The televised series ended in 1972, when Bernstein left his position at the Philharmonic.
A total of 53 concerts were televised.
Conductor Leonard Bernstein is introducing his young audiences to music in four New York Philharmonic concerts at Carnegie Hall. In this second one-hour telecast he takes up the things that make American music American.
As a special feature, Bernstein introduces the prominent American composer Aaron Copeland, who will conduct the finale of his symphony No.3
Musical Excerpts:
"An American in Paris"- George Gershwin
"New World Symphony"- Dvorak
"Dance in The Place Congo"- Henry F. Gilbert
"Ragtime"- Stravinsky
Piano Sonata- "Music Of The Theater," "Billy The Kid," "Quiet City," Symphony No.3- Aaron Copeland
Second episode of 53 concerts.
