Leonard Bernstein "The Art of Conducting": The Score (3/5) | Omnibus With Alistair Cooke

Excerpt #3: American conductor Leonard Bernstein gives a course into the art of conducting including how to the mechanics of conducting, reading music and leading an orchestra.
Date aired - December 4, 1955 - Leonard Bernstein
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What a marvelous lesson! Maestro Bernstein was such an amazing musician, educator and interpreter of little dots, ovals, stems and flags.

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His analysis is fascinating.

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What a brilliant musician! Children adore such « grasp the notes » - so do adults. What a beautiful way to convey music without destroying the harmony.