The Art of Conducting - Legendary Conductors of a Golden Era (1997)

9.0/10 115 min Documentary

Overview

Following the success of the Art of Conducting-Great Conductors of the Past, this second edition focuses on a further six of the twentieth century's greatest conductors, complemented by commentary from music personalities who knew the artists firsthand. Rare film clips are also included of Herbert von Karajan, Hermann Scherchen, Andre Cluytens and Vaclav Talich.

Cast

Sergiu Celibidache

Self (archive footage)

Wilhelm Furtwängler

Self (archive footage)

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