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MTT on Music: The Making of a Performance

How can marks on a 150-year-old page transform into the unflinching emotion of Tchaikovsky’s 4th Symphony? From decoding the score, to uncovering Tchaikovsky’s hidden history, through rehearsals, tuning, and the big bang of opening night, Michael Tilson Thomas (MTT) gives us a backstage pass to the making of a performance.

AIR-DATE
Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at 10pm

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MTT, Russia, Tchaikovsky

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Stravinsky: MTT on Meter: Conduct In 4 & 5

Music Director Michael Tilson Thomas demonstrates how he conducts a section of The Rite of Spring in 4-5. Afterwards, he recalls his experience with Stravinsky's unorthodox conducting style.

AIR-DATE
November 2006

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Stravinsky, MTT, conducting, meter, rhythm

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Stravinsky: MTT on Meter: Conduct In 3

Music Director Michael Tilson Thomas demonstrates how he conducts a section of The Rite of Spring in 3. Then, try your hand at conducting in this unique interactive game.

AIR-DATE
November 2006

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Stravinsky, MTT, conducting, meter, rhythm

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Stravinsky: MTT on Meter: Conduct In 2

Music Director Michael Tilson Thomas demonstrates how he conducts a section of The Rite of Spring in 2. Then, try your hand at conducting in this unique interactive game.

AIR-DATE
November 2006

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Stravinsky, MTT, conducting, meter, rhythm

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Stravinsky: MTT on Meter and Conducting

Music Director Michael Tilson Thomas talks directly to you about rhythm and meter, demonstrating how to conduct in 2, 3, and 4-5. Then, try your hand at conducting in this unique interactive game.

AIR-DATE
November 2006

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Stravinsky, MTT, conducting, meter, rhythm