New York Philharmonic Young People's Concerts

Season 1 Episode 2: What is American Music?

From Carnegie Hall, Bernstein discusses the origins and characteristics of American music. After an extended excerpt from George Gershwin's An American in Paris and a discussion of nationalistic and folk music, excerpts from compositions by American composers Edward MacDowell, William Schuman, Virgil Thomson, and others are performed. In closing Aaron Copland conducts parts of his own Third Symphony.

Seasons:

1

Episodes:

53

Actor:

Leonard Bernstein

Quality:

HD

Status:

Ended

First Air:

1958

IMDb:

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