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All-Star Orchestra

Concerto for Orchestra

'All-Star Orchestra' delivers "masterpieces for the masses," helping viewers enjoy, explore and experience the celebrated classical music of Beethoven, Stravinsky, Dvorak, Shostakovich, Tchaikovsky, Schumann and Mahler.

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Concerto for Orchestra

Season 6 Episode 603 | 56m 46s | CC

Hungary’s greatest composer Béla Bartók moved to New York during World War II, and he overcame serious health problems to create a musical masterpiece showing off all the instruments of the orchestra in unique and unforgettable style. His Concerto for Orchestra is truly one of the peaks of the 20th century repertoire. Also featured are Bach’s Prelude and Fugue in D Major by Ottorino Respighi.

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