Bernstein: Ambiguity in Mahlers Adagietto, Norton Lectures: The Delights and Dangers of Ambiguity

The Unanswered Question: Six Talks at Harvard IV. The Delights and Dangers of Ambiguity Written and narrated by Leonard Bernstein, Charles Eliot Norton Professor of Poetry, 1972 In this excerpt, Bernstein explains the use of ambiguity through music through the fourth movement (Adagietto) of Mahler s Symphony No. 5. Boston Symphony Orchestra Executive Producer: Harry Kraut Consulting Producer: Humphrey Burton Producer: Douglas Smith Originally produced by Amberson Video in cooperation with WGBHTV Boston, 1973. Available on Amazon: 1992 Video Music Education,