Great
Conversations in Music
presents video interviews with distinguished musicians and
composers. Hosted by Eugene Istomin (1925-2003), one of the world's most admired
classical musicians, the series includes conversations with Mstislav
Rostropovich, Yo-Yo Ma, Milton Babbitt, and others. Topics include piano
performance technique, modern contemporary music, the essence of the string
quartet, the influence of master teachers, and lessons from the great virtuosos
of the past. (Library of Congress)