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Leonard Bernstein's West Side Story
Omnibus documentary that follows the making of a classic recording as composer Leonard Bernstein conducts his celebrated musical West Side Story for the first time.
Prizewinning account of how a classic recording was made. In September 1984, in a New York recording studio, West Side Story composer Leonard Bernstein conducted a complete performance of his 1957 musical for the first time. Omnibus cameras covered the five hectic and exhilarating days of rehearsing and recording to make this documentary.
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Sun 27 Apr 202522:50
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Producer | Humphrey Burton |
| Director | Christopher Swann |
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