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4 records found for Aaron Copeland
1958-02-01, CBS, min.
January 18th, 1958-1972 (CBS) A series of televised classical music concerts by the New York Philharmonic. They were telecast on CBS and syndicated in over forty countries. In 1958, they started under the leadership of then new conductor Leonard Bernstein. The televised series ended in 1972, when Bernstein left his position at the Philharmonic. A total of 53 concerts were televised. Conductor Leonard Bernstein is introducing his young audiences to music in four New York Philharmonic concerts at Carnegie Hall. In this second one-hour telecast he takes up the things that make American music American. As a special feature, Bernstein introduces the prominent American composer Aaron Copeland, who will conduct the finale of his symphony No.3 Musical Excerpts: "An American in Paris"- George Gershwin "New World Symphony"- Dvorak "Dance in The Place Congo"- Henry F. Gilbert "Ragtime"- Stravinsky Piano Sonata- "Music Of The Theater," "Billy The Kid," "Quiet City," Symphony No.3- Aaron Copeland Second episode of 53 concerts.
1959-10-23, NBC, min.
During the first season (1959-1960) THE BELL TELEPHONE HOUR was broadcast as monthly specials. A Ballet Theater version of Aaron Copeland's "Billy The Kid" from the opera "Girl Of The Golden West." Introduction by Burl Ives. Host: Burl Ives. Program is incomplete. Excerpt only.1962-10-18, WGN, 00 min.
October 18th, 1959-1966, A one hour syndicated taped color weekly broadcast, featuring the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The series was awarded a Peabody. Superb music by a 71 piece orchestra in the sumptuous setting of a ballroom. Different guest conductors appear on a weekly basis and take the podium. Aaron Copeland Conductor. William Warfield Soloist.1967-12-07, WNDT, 59 min.
- Richard Rodgers
- Leonard Bernstein
- Amyas Ames
- Aaron Copeland
- Marcia Davenport
- Marya Mannes
- Dimitri Mitropoulos
- Carlos Moseley
- Leopold Stokowski
- Jim Fassett
Alternate title: NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC 125TH ANNIVERSARY. A salute to America's oldest orchestra, which began on December 7, 1842, with reflections by Leonard Bernstein, Amyas Ames, Aaron Copeland, Marcia Davenport, Marya Mannes, Dimitri Mitropoulos, Carlos Moseley, Richard Rodgers and Leopold Stokowski. The Philharmonic's music, composers, conductors, various locations and several anecdotes that have accumulated from the past century are highlighted. Written and Narrated by Jim Fassett.