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Bernard Haitink: The Enigmatic Maestro

After conducting for 65 years, Bernard Haitink retired in 2019 at the age of 90. The musicians he worked with are puzzled by the secrets of his technique. He himself says his job is to embrace the orchestra without suffocating them.

1 hour, 29 minutes

Last on

Tue 8 Jul 202523:55
BBC Four

Credits

Interviewed GuestBernard Haitink
ProducerJohn Bridcut
DirectorJohn Bridcut
EditorRiaz Meer
Production CompanyCrux Productions

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