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The Little Drummer Boy: An Essay on Mahler by Leonard Bernstein (1985)

Overview

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'.
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Peter Butler

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Humphrey Burton profile
Humphrey Burton

Director

Cast

Leonard Bernstein profile
Leonard Bernstein

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Janet Baker profile
Janet Baker

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Christa Ludwig

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Edith Mathis profile
Edith Mathis

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Lucia Popp profile
Lucia Popp

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Walton Grönroos profile
Walton Grönroos

Self

Leonard Bernstein profile
Leonard Bernstein

Self

Janet Baker profile
Janet Baker

Self

Christa Ludwig profile
Christa Ludwig

Self

Edith Mathis profile
Edith Mathis

Self

Lucia Popp profile
Lucia Popp

Self

Walton Grönroos profile
Walton Grönroos

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Release Date

November 1, 1985

Original Language

English

Budget

$0.00

Production Company

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