Composer

:

Leonard Bernstein

Genre

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Film

Compose Date

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1978

Average_duration

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7:19

Movement_count

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5

Movement ....

CBS Music is a soundtrack composed by Leonard Bernstein, an American composer, conductor, and pianist. The composition was created for the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) in 1963. The premiere of the soundtrack was on September 15, 1963, during the opening of the CBS Television Network's 1963-1964 season. The composition consists of three movements, each with its own unique characteristics. The first movement, titled "The New CBS," is a lively and upbeat piece that captures the excitement and energy of the new television season. The movement features a brass-heavy sound, with trumpets and trombones leading the way. The percussion section also plays a prominent role, with snare drums and cymbals adding to the overall excitement of the piece. The second movement, titled "The 1963 CBS News," is a more somber and reflective piece. This movement features a slower tempo and a more subdued sound, with strings and woodwinds taking center stage. The movement is meant to capture the seriousness and importance of the news programs that CBS was known for at the time. The final movement, titled "The CBS Eye," is a triumphant and celebratory piece that features a full orchestra and choir. The movement is meant to celebrate the iconic CBS Eye logo, which had become synonymous with the network. The movement features a grand and majestic sound, with soaring strings and powerful brass. Overall, CBS Music is a dynamic and engaging composition that captures the spirit and energy of the CBS Television Network in the early 1960s. The three movements each offer a unique perspective on the network and its programming, and the composition as a whole is a testament to Bernstein's skill as a composer and conductor.

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