The Joy of Sharing: Leonard Bernstein in Japan (1990)
Genres - Culture & Society, Music |
Sub-Genres - Instrumental Music, Music History |
Run Time - 58 min. |
Share on
Synopsis by Nathan Southern
This classical themed documentary finds celebrated composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein (1918-90) touring Japan during the summer of his final year, 1990 - the same period when he and Michael Tilson Thomas co-founded the Pacific Music Festival in Sapporo. The program depicts Bernstein imparting his musical knowledge and appreciation to a young generation of Japanese students.
Characteristics
Keywords
composer, conductor [music], Japan, Japanese [nationality], student
