The Art of Conducting: Great Conductors of the Past(1993)
The Art of Conducting: Great Conductors of the Past Synopsis
Documentary about sixteen great conductors of the 20th century.
The Art of Conducting: Great Conductors of the Past (1993) is a documentary film directed by Peter R. Smith, released on January 1, 1993 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars John Barbirolli, Sir Thomas Beecham, Leonard Bernstein and Fritz Busch. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter R. Smith
- Producers:
- Mark Pickering, Marcus Klorman, Stephanie Marks
- Production:
- IMG Artists, BBC
- Status:
- Released
The Art of Conducting: Great Conductors of the Past Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Barbirolli
as Self (archive footage)
- Sir Thomas Beecham
Sir Thomas Beecham
as Self (archive footage)
Leonard Bernstein
as Self (archive footage)
Fritz Busch
as Self (archive footage)
Wilhelm Furtwängler
as Self (archive footage)
John Eliot Gardiner
as Self
Herbert von Karajan
as Self (archive footage)
Serge Koussevitzky
as Self (archive footage)
Otto Klemperer
as Self (archive footage)
Arthur Nikisch
as Self (archive footage)
Fritz Reiner
as Self (archive footage)
Richard Strauss
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Peter R. Smith, produced by Mark Pickering, Marcus Klorman and Stephanie Marks.
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The Art of Conducting: Great Conductors of the Past Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Art of Conducting: Great Conductors of the Past – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Art of Conducting: Great Conductors of the Past?
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The main cast of The Art of Conducting: Great Conductors of the Past (1993) includes John Barbirolli, Sir Thomas Beecham, Leonard Bernstein, Fritz Busch and Wilhelm Furtwängler. The film was directed by Peter R. Smith. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Art of Conducting: Great Conductors of the Past released?
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The Art of Conducting: Great Conductors of the Past was released on January 1, 1993 and runs for 1h 57m.
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The Art of Conducting: Great Conductors of the Past (1993) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.