The camera is on Seiji Ozawa for the most part as he conducts, and his gestures and facial expressions are a joy to watch as he draws out his musicians.
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Leonard Bernstein conducts Ode to Joy by Bethoven
First 3.36 is Bernstein introducing the piece, then the music begins. Also feature solos from Gwyneth Jones, Shirley Verrett, Placido Domingo, and Martti Talvela.