Bernstein, Leonard
Shostakovich’s Seventh Symphony
DBM 5
Conductor Leonard Bernstein uses colorful, earthy language in the rehearsal of this work depicting the march of Nazi invaders into Russia.
Fennel, Frederick
Chamber Orchestra
DBM 218
Frederick Fennell conducts the Eastman School of Music’s chamber orchestra in performances of Scarlatti’s Concerto Grosso in F Minor and Mozart’s Symphony No. 29 in A Major.
Koussevitzky, Serge
Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony
DBM 72
Koussevitzky leads the Boston Symphony Orchestra in a rehearsal of this symphony.
Bruckner’s Seventh Symphony
DBM 4
During this rehearsal of the second movement of Bruckner’s Seventh Symphony, Koussevitzky reveals the intricate fabric of the orchestration.
Diamond and Copland Pieces
DBM 213
Koussevitzky talks about the composers’ techniques in David Diamond’s “String Round” and Aaron Copland’s Lincoln Portrait.
From Beethoven to Bartók
DBM 94
Koussevitzky leads a dress rehearsal of the Boston Symphony Orchestra in the first movement of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony; Richard Burgin rehearses Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra.
Koussevitzky and Piston
DBM 80
With the assistance of the composer, Koussevitzky conducts a rehearsal of Walter Piston’s Third Symphony.
Koussevitzky’s Charisma
DBM 47
Koussevitzky conducts the Boston Symphony in a rehearsal of Richard Strauss’s Death and Transfiguration. Commentary by Olin Downes.
Sergei Koussevitzky Conducting
DBM 3
The Boston Symphony and conductor Sergei Koussevitzky rehearse the Concerto for Orchestra by C.P.E. Bach. Includes commentary by critic Olin Downes.
Sergei Koussevitzky, the Muse
DBM 235
Critic Olin Downes comments on this rehearsal of Koussevitzky conducting the Sixth Symphony by British composer Ralph Vaughan Williams.
Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony
DBM 267
In this rehearsal, conductor Koussevitzky’s commands often seem to be part of the music itself.
Leinsdorf, Erich
Rehearsing with Leinsdorf
DBM 247
Erich Leinsdorf in a rehearsal of Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 with the New England Conservatory’s orchestra.
Munch, Charles
Charles Munch Conducting
DBM 281
Charles Munch is so amusing during this rehearsal of Ravel, Tcherepnin, and d’Indy that he has musicians of the Boston Symphony Orchestra helpless with laughter.
The Mastery of Charles Munch
DBM 273
Rehearsal of Symphony No. 2 in B-flat Major by Vincent d’Indy.
Tchaikovsky’s “Pathétique” Symphony
DBM 167
Charles Munch in rehearsal with the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
Stokowski, Leopold
Stokowski Rehearses
DBM 631
According to Leopold Stokowski, the conductor’s task is to “try to realize what is in the soul of the composer.” Here he conducts pieces by Schubert, Rachmaninoff, and Samuel Barber performed by the American Symphony Orchestra.
Szell, George
Maestro George Szell
DBM 472
A great conductor demonstrates his artistry in these rehearsals and concerts.