Rhythm

Synopsis

Irregularly scheduled series of musical specials featuring Leonard Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. Bernstein compares the beat in Shakespeare’s verse to rhythms in jazz, Beethoven’s third symphony (The Eroica), and in the music of Wagner, Stravinksy, Copland (El Salon Mexico), and Franck (Symphony in D Minor).

Series

Leonard Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Television

Transmission details

13 Mar 1960 at 19:30 (Channel: CBS)

Duration

60 feet

Credits

Director

William A. Graham

Contributor

Leonard Bernstein

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Subjects

Drama; Music

Keywords

jazz; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

General

Mid-way through the broadcast Joseph N. Welch came on screen to discuss good citizenship.

Reviews

Variety (March 16 1960). ‘Anby’.

Archive

Name

Paley Center for Media

Web

http://www.paleycenter.org/ External site opens in new window

Phone

(212) 621-6600

Address

25 West 52 Street
New York
New York
110019
USA

Notes

Formerly Museum of Television and Radio (MTR). The name changed in 2007.