Great Performances: The Conductor
Season 49 Episode 20 | 1h 24m 55s | WETA Passport
Follow Marin Alsop’s journey to become the first female music director of a major American symphony despite repeated rejection by the classical music industry. Features archival footage with her mentor Leonard Bernstein and is set to a soundtrack of her performances.
Aired: 03/25/22 | Expires: 04/24/25 |
Extras From This Episode
The Conductor Preview
Preview: S49 Ep20 | 30s
Learning from Leonard Bernstein
Clip: S49 Ep20 | 2m 47s
Marin Alsop on Female Conductors
Clip: S49 Ep20 | 2m 7s
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