Humphrey Burton

Humphrey Burton

Author, broadcaster, director and producer. First Head of Music and Arts for BBC Television 1965-1967. Resumed the position again from 1975-1981 after an eight year absence in commercial television as a founder-member of London Weekend Television. For his work as a director, he has won four Emmy Awards, two British Academy Awards and as a presenter received the Royal Television Society Silver medal and Sony Gold Award.

  • Title: Humphrey Burton
  • Popularity: 1.225
  • Known For: Directing
  • Birthday: 1931-03-21
  • Place of Birth: Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England, UK
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Humphrey Burton Movies

  • 1976
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    New York, New York - Saturday in SoHo/Watching My Name Go By
    New York, New York - Saturday in SoHo/Watching My Name Go By

    1 1976 HD

    Humphrey Burton introduces two Omnibus USA reports on the arts in New York... that is the arts in the streets, away from the museums and the concert...

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  • 1976
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    Signs of Vigorous Life: The New German Cinema
    Signs of Vigorous Life: The New German Cinema

    1 1976 HD

    BBC documentary about the rise of the New German Cinema and several of its most important figures.

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  • 1965
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    The Golden Ring
    The Golden Ring

    1 1965 HD

    Watching the Vienna Philharmonic, Georg Solti, and a stellar cast record Wagner's immense Götterdämmerung for Decca in the fall of 1964...

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  • 1959
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    Gordon Jacob
    Gordon Jacob

    1 1959 HD

    A portrait of the English composer Gordon Jacob.

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  • 2006
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    Glenn Gould: Hereafter
    Glenn Gould: Hereafter

    8 2006 HD

    A retrospective of the life and work of Glenn Gould, Hereafter synthesizes an incredible wealth of archival material from various sources.

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  • 1978
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    Marevna and Marika
    Marevna and Marika

    1 1978 HD

    Documentary on 84-year old Marevna; painter, friend of Picasso and one-time mistress of Diego Rivera; and her daughter by Rivera, Marika; former...

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  • 2014
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    Karajan's Magic and Myth
    Karajan's Magic and Myth

    1 2014 HD

    Over twenty-five years after his death in July 1989, the controversial Austrian conductor Herbert von Karajan remains an enigma. He was the most...

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  • 1991
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    La Stupenda
    La Stupenda

    1 1991 HD

    Dubbed ‘La Stupenda’ thirty years ago by an Italian critic, Dame Joan Sutherland and her husband Richard Bonynge talk at length about her...

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  • 2009
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    Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould
    Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould

    6.8 2009 HD

    A documentary on the mysterious and influential pianist.

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  • 2008
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    Herbert von Karajan: Maestro for the Screen
    Herbert von Karajan: Maestro for the Screen

    1 2008 HD

    Documentary on conductor Herbert van Karajan, focusing on his early adoption of audio and video recording technology and his impetus to make use of...

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  • 1971
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    Elton John: Mr. Superfunk
    Elton John: Mr. Superfunk

    10 1971 HD

    Short documentary originally featured on Aquarius containing interviews, concert footage, and general information about Elton John and his career up...

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  • 1976
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    The Story of Pantomime
    The Story of Pantomime

    1 1976 HD

    This 1976 BBC documentary sees Ken Campbell (and his Roadshow) investigate the origins and the development of the traditional British Christmas...

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  • 2017
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    The Opera House
    The Opera House

    8.2 2017 HD

    In this documentary, award-winning filmmaker Susan Froemke explores the creation of the Metropolitan Opera’s storied home of the last five...

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  • 1973
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    Trouble in Tahiti
    Trouble in Tahiti

    1 1973 HD

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  • 1974
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    The Marriage of Figaro
    The Marriage of Figaro

    2.5 1974 HD

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  • 1972
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    Das Lied von der Erde: A Personal Introduction
    Das Lied von der Erde: A Personal Introduction

    1 1972 HD

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  • 2003
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    Vincent in Brixton
    Vincent in Brixton

    6 2003 HD

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  • 1976
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    Bernstein Gerhswin & Ives
    Bernstein Gerhswin & Ives

    1 1976 HD

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  • 1994
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    Eugene Onegin
    Eugene Onegin

    1 1994 HD

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  • 1985
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    The Little Drummer Boy: An Essay on Mahler by Leonard Bernstein
    The Little Drummer Boy: An Essay on Mahler by Leonard Bernstein

    8 1985 HD

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  • 1987
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    Neujahrskonzert der Wiener Philharmoniker 1987
    Neujahrskonzert der Wiener Philharmoniker 1987

    1 1987 HD

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  • 1984
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    Die Fledermaus
    Die Fledermaus

    7.8 1984 HD

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  • 1995
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    Ermione
    Ermione

    1 1995 HD

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  • 1987
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    Die Entführung aus dem Serail
    Die Entführung aus dem Serail

    3.8 1987 HD

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  • 1996
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    Lulu
    Lulu

    7.2 1996 HD

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  • 1996
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    Merry Christmas from Vienna
    Merry Christmas from Vienna

    1 1996 HD

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  • 1985
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    The Making Of West Side Story
    The Making Of West Side Story

    7.9 1985 HD

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  • 1998
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    Rodelinda
    Rodelinda

    1 1998 HD

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  • 1997
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    Manon Lescaut
    Manon Lescaut

    1 1997 HD

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  • 1985
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    Andrea Chénier
    Andrea Chénier

    7.5 1985 HD

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  • 1982
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    Verdi: Requiem
    Verdi: Requiem

    1 1982 HD

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  • 1989
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    Leonard Bernstein - Bernstein - Candide
    Leonard Bernstein - Bernstein - Candide

    1 1989 HD

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  • 2002
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    The Return of Ulysses to his Homeland
    The Return of Ulysses to his Homeland

    9.5 2002 HD

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  • 1990
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    Boris Godunov
    Boris Godunov

    7 1990 HD

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  • 1965
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    The Golden Ring
    The Golden Ring

    1 1965 HD

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  • 1987
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    Krystian Zimerman: Chopin/Schubert
    Krystian Zimerman: Chopin/Schubert

    1 1987 HD

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  • 1984
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    Joseph Haydn Mass: In Tempore belli
    Joseph Haydn Mass: In Tempore belli

    1 1984 HD

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  • 1967
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    Benjamin Britten and His Festival
    Benjamin Britten and His Festival

    1 1967 HD

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  • 1988
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    Candide
    Candide

    9 1988 HD

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  • 1991
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    War and Peace
    War and Peace

    1 1991 HD

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  • 1976
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    The Unanswered Question V : The Twentieth Century Crisis
    The Unanswered Question V : The Twentieth Century Crisis

    9 1976 HD

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  • 1976
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    The Unanswered Question VI : The Poetry of Earth
    The Unanswered Question VI : The Poetry of Earth

    9 1976 HD

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  • 1976
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    The Unanswered Question I : Musical Phonology
    The Unanswered Question I : Musical Phonology

    9 1976 HD

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  • 1976
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    The Unanswered Question II : Musical Syntax
    The Unanswered Question II : Musical Syntax

    9 1976 HD

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  • 1976
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    The Unanswered Question IV : The Delights and Dangers of Ambiguity
    The Unanswered Question IV : The Delights and Dangers of Ambiguity

    9 1976 HD

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  • 1976
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    The Unanswered Question III : Musical Semantics
    The Unanswered Question III : Musical Semantics

    9 1976 HD

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  • 1983
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    Carlos Kleiber: Beethoven - Symphonies 4 & 7
    Carlos Kleiber: Beethoven - Symphonies 4 & 7

    1 1983 HD

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  • 1977
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    Leonard Bernstein conducts Stravinsky & Bach
    Leonard Bernstein conducts Stravinsky & Bach

    1 1977 HD

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  • 1991
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    Candide
    Candide

    7 1991 HD

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  • 2000
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    Falstaff
    Falstaff

    8 2000 HD

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  • 1984
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    Bernstein Brahms Symphonies
    Bernstein Brahms Symphonies

    1 1984 HD

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  • 1977
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    Beethoven Symphony No. 9
    Beethoven Symphony No. 9

    9 1977 HD

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  • 1986
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    Liszt Annees de Pelerinage
    Liszt Annees de Pelerinage

    1 1986 HD

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  • 2007
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    Bach The Cello Suites
    Bach The Cello Suites

    1 2007 HD

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  • 2007
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    Brahms Academic Festival, Tragic Overtures/ Variations on a Theme by Haydn/Serenade No. 2
    Brahms Academic Festival, Tragic Overtures/ Variations on a Theme by Haydn/Serenade No. 2

    1 2007 HD

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  • 2007
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    Beethoven Piano Concertos Nos. 3, 4 & 5
    Beethoven Piano Concertos Nos. 3, 4 & 5

    1 2007 HD

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  • 1991
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    Mozart Requiem
    Mozart Requiem

    1 1991 HD

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  • 2006
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    Mozart Great Mass in C Minor; Ave Verum Corpus; Exsultate Jubilate
    Mozart Great Mass in C Minor; Ave Verum Corpus; Exsultate Jubilate

    1 2006 HD

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  • 2007
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    Rostropovich Life & Art
    Rostropovich Life & Art

    7 2007 HD

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  • 1976
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    Mahler - Symphonies Nos. 4, 5 & 6
    Mahler - Symphonies Nos. 4, 5 & 6

    10 1976 HD

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  • 1976
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    Bernstein Mahler Rehearsal
    Bernstein Mahler Rehearsal

    7 1976 HD

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  • 1973
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    Mahler - Symphonies Nos. 1, 2 & 3
    Mahler - Symphonies Nos. 1, 2 & 3

    10 1973 HD

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  • 2005
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    Mahler - Symphonies Nos. 9 & 10 / Das Lied von der Erde
    Mahler - Symphonies Nos. 9 & 10 / Das Lied von der Erde

    10 2005 HD

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  • 1975
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    Mahler - Symphonies Nos. 7 & 8
    Mahler - Symphonies Nos. 7 & 8

    1 1975 HD

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  • 1975
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    Bernstein: Tchaikovsky: Symphonies No. 4 & 5
    Bernstein: Tchaikovsky: Symphonies No. 4 & 5

    1 1975 HD

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  • 1978
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    Bernstein Beethoven Overtures
    Bernstein Beethoven Overtures

    1 1978 HD

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  • 1961
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    Antonio Gaudí
    Antonio Gaudí

    6.5 1961 HD

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  • 1984
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    Brahms The Piano Concertos
    Brahms The Piano Concertos

    1 1984 HD

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  • 1991
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    The Very Strange Story of the Legendary Joe Meek
    The Very Strange Story of the Legendary Joe Meek

    6 1991 HD

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  • 1987
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    Herbert Von Karajan - New Year's Concert Vienna 1987
    Herbert Von Karajan - New Year's Concert Vienna 1987

    1 1987 HD

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  • 1965
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    The Golden Ring
    The Golden Ring

    1 1965 HD

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  • 1970
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    Beethoven's Birthday: A Celebration in Vienna with Leonard Bernstein
    Beethoven's Birthday: A Celebration in Vienna with Leonard Bernstein

    1 1970 HD

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  • 1970
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    Beethoven's Birthday: A Celebration in Vienna with Leonard Bernstein
    Beethoven's Birthday: A Celebration in Vienna with Leonard Bernstein

    1 1970 HD

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  • 1970
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    Bernstein in Vienna: Beethoven, The Ninth Symphony
    Bernstein in Vienna: Beethoven, The Ninth Symphony

    1 1970 HD

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  • 1970
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    Beethoven's Birthday: A Celebration in Vienna with Leonard Bernstein
    Beethoven's Birthday: A Celebration in Vienna with Leonard Bernstein

    1 1970 HD

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  • 1977
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    Leonard Bernstein: Chichester Psalms Symphony No's 1 & 2
    Leonard Bernstein: Chichester Psalms Symphony No's 1 & 2

    1 1977 HD

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  • 1987
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    Ivo Pogorelich: Bach, Scarlatti, Beethoven
    Ivo Pogorelich: Bach, Scarlatti, Beethoven

    1 1987 HD

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  • 1985
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    Bach: St. John Passion
    Bach: St. John Passion

    1 1985 HD

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  • 1990
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    Prince Igor
    Prince Igor

    1 1990 HD

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  • 1989
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    Ode to Freedom
    Ode to Freedom

    1 1989 HD

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  • 2009
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    Haydn: The Creation (Bernstein)
    Haydn: The Creation (Bernstein)

    1 2009 HD

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  • 1998
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    A Gala Christmas in Vienna
    A Gala Christmas in Vienna

    1 1998 HD

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  • 2022
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    How the BBC Began
    How the BBC Began

    1 2022 HD

    The often-hilarious stories of the BBC's first 50 years. The corporation's pioneers describe its evolution – which was often by accident rather...

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  • 1978
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    BBC Young Musician
    BBC Young Musician

    10 1978 HD

    BBC Young Musician (Young Musician of the Year) first appeared on our TV screens in 1978. The brainchild of BBC producers Humphrey Burton, Walter...

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  • 1970
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    BBC Young Musician
    BBC Young Musician

    1 1970 HD

    The 1973 Norton Lectures by Leonard Bernstein, presented at his alma mater Harvard University, explores all types of music, including: folk music,...

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  • 1970
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    BBC Young Musician
    BBC Young Musician

    10 1970 HD

    BBC Young Musician (Young Musician of the Year) first appeared on our TV screens in 1978. The brainchild of BBC producers Humphrey Burton, Walter...

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