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This television essay from 1985 was written by Leonard Bernstein to commemorate the 125th anniversary of Gustav Mahler's birth. Recorded in Israel, Vienna and later in London, it is punctuated by biographical interludes and illustrated by musical examples drawn from the cycle of Mahler's works recorded by Bernstein. Bernstein talks, plays and conducts various orchestras (Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Wiener Philharmoniker) and soloists (Janet Baker, Christa Ludwig, Edith Mathis, Lucia Popp, Walton Groenroos) in performances spanning 17 years. Leonard Bernstein also examines the roots of Gustav Mahler's inspiration. The programme also features music from the nine symphonies, 'The Song of the Earth' and the 'Wunderhorn Cycle'.
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Cast & Crew
Leonard Bernstein
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Janet Baker
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Christa Ludwig
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Edith Mathis
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Lucia Popp
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Walton Grönroos
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The Little Drummer Boy: An Essay on Mahler by Leonard Bernstein was released on November 1, 1985.
The runtime of The Little Drummer Boy: An Essay on Mahler by Leonard Bernstein is 1h 25m.
The Little Drummer Boy: An Essay on Mahler by Leonard Bernstein is a Documentary movie.
The Little Drummer Boy: An Essay on Mahler by Leonard Bernstein has a rating of 8.0 out of 10 on TMDB.
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The Little Drummer Boy: An Essay on Mahler by Leonard Bernstein was directed by Humphrey Burton.
The main cast of The Little Drummer Boy: An Essay on Mahler by Leonard Bernstein includes Leonard Bernstein, Janet Baker, Christa Ludwig.
The Little Drummer Boy: An Essay on Mahler by Leonard Bernstein is originally in English.