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James Levine: America's Maestro

Levine on Conducting

In this outtake from James Levine: America's Maestro, James Levine gives an explanation of his unique approach to conducting an orchestra - how he believes in being a "teacher conductor."

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James Levine: America's Maestro

James Levine Conducts Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5

In this clip from James Levine: America's Maestro, Levine conducts the Met Opera Orchestra in their first rehearsal of Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 at Carnegie Hall and engages the orchestra with his unique style of direction. James Levine: America's Maestro premieres Wednesday, June 1 at ...

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James Levine: America's Maestro

James Levine Conducts Simon Boccanegra

In this clip from James Levine: America's Maestro, hear a story from David Langlitz, the Principal Trombone for the Met Orchestra, that illuminates Levine's unique sensitivity to sound and watch Levine conduct a dress rehearsal of Simon Boccanegra with Placido Domingo. James Levine: America's Maestro ...

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James Levine: America's Maestro

About the Documentary Film

Exploring the conductor's life and current work, the one-hour documentary film captures the essence of one of classical music's authentic giants. Looking back at creative milestones since his 1971 Met debut at the age of 28, the film reveals how Levine's unparalleled musicianship and singular ...