Great conversations: the conductors: Zubin Mehta Istomin, Eugene Host Mehta, Zubin Interviewee Rosen, Peter Director Rosen, Peter Producer Warshaw, Hilan Editor moving image New York Peter Rosen Productions, Inc. 2005 monographic videorecording videorecording access 1 digibeta videotape; duration: 65 min., 10 sec. reformatted digital adult greatconv In a series of three one-on-one discussions, the Russian-born Mstislav Rostropovich, Indian-born Zubin Mehta, and James Conlon, a native of New York City, converse about leadership and inspiration on the podium, their views about the influence of European classical music on American music, and the influence of American popular music on other cultures. Library of Congress extended version. In opening credits: "Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., presents." Additional credits: for the Music Division, Library of Congress: Jon Newsom, chief; Jan Lauridsen, assist. Chief; Ruth Foss, program specialist. Copyright Library of Congress. This program was made possible through the courtesy of Eugene Istomin. Zubin Mehta's appearance is courtesy of himself. 23605 200031108 European influences on American music moving image New York Peter Rosen Productions, Inc. 2005 videorecording video access 8:34 reformatted digital Istomin welcomes Zubin Mehta and begins a dialogue on the European influences on American music. Mehta notes the importance of popular music and jazz. He describes his experiences with Ravi Shankar’s Second Sitar Concerto and talks about the problems that arise when classically trained musicians attempt improvisation. South Indian music moving image New York Peter Rosen Productions, Inc. 2005 videorecording video access 2:22 reformatted digital Mehta comments on South Indian music and traditions. Orchestras and conductors moving image New York Peter Rosen Productions, Inc. 2005 videorecording video access 5:45 reformatted digital Mehta describes the differences among some of the great orchestras and conductors. Personnel of the major orchestras moving image New York Peter Rosen Productions, Inc. 2005 videorecording video access 2:26 reformatted digital Mehta and Istomin share opinions about the multinational personnel of the major orchestras. Orchestras and repertory moving image New York Peter Rosen Productions, Inc. 2005 videorecording video access 2:25 reformatted digital Mehta comments on orchestras that he has not conducted and the repertory choices of some conductors. Favorite music moving image New York Peter Rosen Productions, Inc. 2005 videorecording video access 6:06 reformatted digital Istomin asks Mehta to comment on his favorite music as well as the use of supertitles for vocal works. Early musical influences moving image New York Peter Rosen Productions, Inc. 2005 videorecording video access 6:20 reformatted digital Istomin and Mehta talk about early musical influences in their lives and Mehta reflects on the interrelationships of tempi. Great conductors moving image New York Peter Rosen Productions, Inc. 2005 videorecording video access 6:10 reformatted digital Mehta comments on the great conductors, including Arturo Toscanini, Wilhelm Furtwängler, and Herbert von Karajan. Western music in India moving image New York Peter Rosen Productions, Inc. 2005 videorecording video access 4:27 reformatted digital Mehta discusses the acceptance of Western music in India and relates an incident about an orchestra in North Korea. Israel moving image New York Peter Rosen Productions, Inc. 2005 videorecording video access 2:01 reformatted digital Mehta talks about his ties to Israel. Contemporary music moving image New York Peter Rosen Productions, Inc. 2005 videorecording video access 5:22 reformatted digital Mehta continues his discussion on contemporary music. Contemporary art and music moving image New York Peter Rosen Productions, Inc. 2005 videorecording video access 6:42 reformatted digital Istomin and Mehta conclude their conservation by speaking about the complexity of contemporary art and music. Elliott Carter's Concerto for Three Orchestras moving image New York Peter Rosen Productions, Inc. 2005 videorecording video access 3:10 reformatted digital Mehta talks about Elliott Carter's Concerto for Three Orchestras. 200031108 23605 Music Division DLC IHAS 051125 loc.natlib.ihas.200031108