State of the Arts

Ode to Joy: Behind the Scenes of a Public Television Special

Clip | 8m

A behind-the-scenes look at the making of a major PBS performance special. William Scheide celebrated his 100th birthday by flying in the Vienna Chamber Orchestra for a special concert with the Westminster Choir. A team of professionals who work together on Live From Lincoln Center came to Princeton to cover the event with 8 cameras and a remote truck. Beethoven's 9th was the featured performance.

Aired: 02/27/14

Rating: NR

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State of the Arts is a local public television program presented by NJ PBS.