Beethoven's Birthday: A Celebration in Vienna with Leonard Bernstein
Synopsis
In this documentary portrait prepared for the anniversary of Ludwig Van Beethoven's 200th birthday, Leonard Bernstein illustrates his analysis with excerpts from his performances of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major and the Ode to Joy from the Ninth Symphony.
Top Cast
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Leonard Bernstein
Self / Narrator
Theo Adam
Self / Pizarro in 'Fidelio'
Franz Crass
Self / Rocco in 'Fidelio'
Adolf Dallapozza
Self / Joaquin in 'Fidelio'
Plácido Domingo
Self
Gwyneth Jones
Self / Leonora in 'Fidelio'
James King
Self / Florestan in 'Fidelio'
Lucia Popp
Self / Marzellina in 'Fidelio'
Karl Ridderbusch
Self / Don Fernando in 'Fidelio'
Otto Schenk
Self
Martti Talvela
Self
Shirley Verrett
Self
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Humphrey Burton
- Screenplay & Story
- Leonard Bernstein, Humphrey Burton
- Original Title
- Beethoven's Birthday: A Celebration in Vienna with Leonard Bernstein
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- Amberson Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Humphrey Burton
Leonard Bernstein, Humphrey Burton
Michael Bradsell, Brian Wiseman
Humphrey Burton, James Krayer
Department Leadership Roster
Humphrey Burton
Producer
Michael Bradsell
Editor
Leo Bei
Costume Design
Brian Wiseman
Editor
Humphrey Burton
Director
Leonard Bernstein
Writer
Humphrey Burton
Writer
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What is Beethoven's Birthday: A Celebration in Vienna with Leonard Bernstein about?
In this documentary portrait prepared for the anniversary of Ludwig Van Beethoven's 200th birthday, Leonard Bernstein illustrates his analysis with excerpts from his performances of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major and the Ode to Joy from the Ninth Symphony.
Who directed Beethoven's Birthday: A Celebration in Vienna with Leonard Bernstein?
Beethoven's Birthday: A Celebration in Vienna with Leonard Bernstein was directed by Humphrey Burton.
Who stars in Beethoven's Birthday: A Celebration in Vienna with Leonard Bernstein?
The principal cast of Beethoven's Birthday: A Celebration in Vienna with Leonard Bernstein includes Leonard Bernstein, Theo Adam, Franz Crass, Adolf Dallapozza, Plácido Domingo.
When was Beethoven's Birthday: A Celebration in Vienna with Leonard Bernstein released and how long is it?
Beethoven's Birthday: A Celebration in Vienna with Leonard Bernstein was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.