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(More customer reviews)"Omnibus" ran on ABC, CBS, and NBC at various times from 1952 to 1961. The program showcased both established stars and rising talent from the worlds of music, dance, theater, and opera. Long a staple of Sunday afternoon programming, "Omnibus" eventually moved to other time slots and networks when the value of Sunday real estate rose with the broadcasting of professional football.
"Omnibus: Leonard Bernstein" is a four-disc set containing seven shows aired between 1954 and 1958 that feature Mr. Bernstein's enthusiastic lecture/performances about classical and other forms of music. Bernstein was equally at home with classical music and musical theater. He wrote the scores for "West Side Story" and "On the Town" and was the longtime conductor of the New York Philharmonic.
His "Omnibus" debut was "Beethoven's Fifth Symphony" (broadcast live on CBS, November 14, 1954). Other shows include "The World of Jazz," "American Musical Comedy," "Introduction to Modern Music," "The Music of J.S. Bach," "The Art of Conducting," and "What Makes Opera Grand?" The shows are the kind of fare that today can only be seen on PBS. The TV audience of millions were both entertained and educated by Bernstein's spirited programs. Clearly, he loved his subjects and his energy and passion come through, even in black and white on the small screen. Extras include a bonus performance of Handel's "Messiah" and a 24-page booklet with contributions written by music critic John Rockwell.
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The Golden Age of Television's most distinguished production, Omnibus brought sophistication, refinement and sparkling intelligence to a national audience. Leonard Bernstein, whose Omnibus appearances rank among the series highlights, made his television debut with "Beethoven's Fifth Symphony" in 1954 and later won two Emmy Awards for his presentations on jazz, conducting, musical comedy, 20th century composition and Bach. Now, for the first time since their original live broadcasts, these acclaimed performances can be seen in their entirety, restored and re-mastered on DVD.
Includes: "Beethoven's Fifth Symphony" (CBS, 11/14/54), "The World of Jazz" (CBS, 10/16/55), "The Art of Conducting" (CBS, 12/4/55), "American Musical Comedy" (ABC, 10/7/56), "Introduction to Modern Music" (ABC, 1/13/57), "The Music of J.S. Bach" (ABC, 3/31/57) and "What Makes Opera Grand?" (NBC, 3/23/58) – plus a bonus live performance of Handel's Messiah (CBS, 12/25/55), featuring the internationally-acclaimed soloist William Warfield, with Bernstein conducting the Symphony of the Air
Accompanying the collection is a 24-page booklet featuring photographs, program credits and a modern-day assessment by the prominent music critic John Rockwell.
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