ep.01 - Overtures and Preludes

Young People´s Concerts Season 4 Episode 01 – Overtures and Preludes   Following the definition of 'overture,' Leonard Bernstein delves into the intricacies of the genre by analyzing and conducting Rossini's overture to the opera "Semiramide" and Beethoven's Leonore Overture No. 3. Transitioning to the concept of 'prelude,' Bernstein leads the orchestra in a rendition of Debussy's "Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun." Bringing the program to a close, the audience is treated to a performance of Bernstein's own "Candide" overture."   Originally aired on CBS Television Network, January 8, 1961