The Creative Performer
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
- IIgor Stravinsky
- GGlenn Gould
- LLeonard Bernstein
- EEileen Farrell
Crew
- Director
- William A. Graham
- Writer
- Leonard Bernstein
- Producer
- Robert Saudek
- Production
- CBS
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Who directed The Creative Performer?
The Creative Performer was directed by William A. Graham.
When was The Creative Performer released?
The Creative Performer was released in 1960.
