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Leonard Bernstein: Reaching for the Note

  • Episode aired Oct 28, 1998
  • TV-14
  • 1h 57m
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Leonard Bernstein: Reaching for the Note (1998)
Music DocumentaryBiographyDocumentary

Leonard Bernstein was a major force in twentieth century music. His exuberant and dramatic style caught the heart of America, bringing classical music to thousands of people from diverse bac... Read allLeonard Bernstein was a major force in twentieth century music. His exuberant and dramatic style caught the heart of America, bringing classical music to thousands of people from diverse backgrounds.Leonard Bernstein was a major force in twentieth century music. His exuberant and dramatic style caught the heart of America, bringing classical music to thousands of people from diverse backgrounds.

  • Director
    • Susan Lacy
  • Writer
    • Susan Lacy
  • Stars
    • Alexander Bernstein
    • Jamie Bernstein
    • Leonard Bernstein
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    7.9/10
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    • Director
      • Susan Lacy
    • Writer
      • Susan Lacy
    • Stars
      • Alexander Bernstein
      • Jamie Bernstein
      • Leonard Bernstein
    • 2User reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 2 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Alexander Bernstein
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    Jamie Bernstein
    Jamie Bernstein
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    Leonard Bernstein
    Leonard Bernstein
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    • (archive footage)
    Nina Bernstein
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    John Corigliano
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    Jon Deak
    • Self
    Stanley Drucker
    • Self
    Martha Gellhorn
    Martha Gellhorn
    • Self
    John Guare
    John Guare
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    Jerry Hadley
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    Harry J. Kraut
    Harry J. Kraut
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    • (as Harry Kraut)
    Arthur Laurents
    Arthur Laurents
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    John Mauceri
    • Self
    Seiji Ozawa
    Seiji Ozawa
    • Self
    André Previn
    André Previn
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    Edward Seckerson
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    Isaac Stern
    • Self
    Michael Wager
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      • Susan Lacy
    • Writer
      • Susan Lacy
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    • Release date
      • October 28, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Leonard Bernstein - Piase ti nota
    • Production companies
      • 1515 Productions Limited
      • American Masters Pictures
      • American Masters
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 57m(117 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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