Watch the real maestro: Leonard Bernstein conducts Mahler

In his latest film, "Maestro," director Bradley Cooper stars as legendary conductor-composer Leonard Bernstein. The Netflix film (which opens in theaters November 22) features a recreation of Bernstein leading a historic performance of Mahler's Symphony No. 2 in C minor, the "Resurrection Symphony." In this archival footage of the 1973 performance, recently restored, Leonard Bernstein leads the London Symphony Orchestra in the conclusion of Mahler's 2nd, with soprano Sheila Armstrong, mezzo-soprano Janet Baker, and the Edinburgh Festival Chorus, at Ely Cathedral in Cambridgeshire, England.

The full performance (as well as other Bernstein recordings as conductor, pianist and composer) is available on Carnegie Hall+ in 4K Ultra High Definition with Surround Sound. @carnegiehall
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[yhsgjje]

I remember it well. I was singing in the last row of basses at the back of the choir. We couldn't believe how spaciously he stretched out the last 'Auferstehn'!

[kyleclef]

Something important to remember when listening to this is that the musicians had been performing this work for over an hour before getting to this point - quite a journey!

[robinsierra]

You can tell that he feels the music and every cell of his body

[prometheanevent]

For what it’s worth, as dramatic as that finale is, the entire symphony is absolutely amazing.

[lastlightalive]

I’m SO HAPPY this is getting the mass exposure that it long time deserves!! ABSOLUTE TRANSCENDENCE

[rebeccaterranova]

No matter how often I listen to Bernstein conduct the Mahler 2nd. I get chills. He brings out the power of the music to move us at our core.

[licraig]

How wonderful that this version of Mahler 2 has been honoured in the new film. Bernstein knew how to squeeze every drop of emotion from this intensely moving piece and the finale makes me cry every time. I was only 9 when this was recorded but I was lucky enough to be in the front row. It was the greatest experience of my life.

[tiffsaver]

When Bradley Cooper conducted the London Symphony Orchestra for this movie, one of the actual musicians said this of his performance: "We weren't playing for Bradley Cooper, we were playing with Leonard Bernstein." 'Nuff said.

[ScottESchmidt]

The finest 8 minutes of classical music ever written.

[Tommuniqo]

Now that is the face of someone who loves music. Truly one of a kind.

[brucekuehn]

He didn’t conduct the music, he swam in it.

[terrywestbrook-lienert]

The music just cascaded in torrents from the depths of his soul.
Rest in harmonic splendor, Maestro!

[vegasrenie]

The music is undeniably soul stirring, but the maestro is always the show. Leonard Bernstein (and I'm embarrassed to say this) was my first crush. Understand that I was born in North Philadelphia where listening to classical music could get you beat up, but I did not care. The Maestro was everything!

[on_the]

No one has ever conducted an orchestra like him. No one.
Thanks, Maestro

[Richard-brv]

Mahler's music is Heavenly. Bernstein was the perfect conductor for this kind of music. RIP Maestro

[viggolover]

The mistake that some people are making about this movie is that people are expecting a biopic about his work, when obviously is about his life with his wife and the complexity of his character....you can see his struggles and besides all that he was a good father, friend and in his own way husband and how she loved him regardless

[cathrynory]

The expressions on his face! Talk about 'being in the zone.' Wow.

[thecatspajamas]

When the sopranos hit that high B-flat at :44 I just about lose it. Every time. Just incredible. Looking forward to performing this work in spring 2024.

[penelopeyoung]

Much as I revere Bernstein as a teacher, much as I love West Side Story I've always taken issue with the slow tempos he used in conducting Mahler. This is a revelation though. The slower tempo gives the music the weight and power that it needs, perhaps even demands.

[lindadeal]

Wasn't he magnificent and a joy to watch conducting an orchestra!!