Bernstein Conducts Historic East Berlin Christmas Ode
Conductor Leonard Bernstein led an international orchestra in East Berlin for a Christmas Beethoven Ninth performance broadcast in over twenty countries. He spoke of freedom for Eastern Europe and urged brotherhood in Germany, calling the moment incomparable in his life. The program marked three days of concerts.
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Freedom for Joy Chorus Marks Berlin Border Opening
The 71-year-old conductor led a mixed East West US Britain France and Soviet musician ensemble in a time aligned performance in West Berlin ending at midnight Saturday as West Germans were allowed visa free travel to East Germany for the first time. East Germany awarded Bernstein the Star of People's Friendship.
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