Omnibus

Both the staggering musical achievements and the charming personality of a true American genius are captured in "Leonard Bernstein: Omnibus" (2010), a 4-disc set. Alastair Cook hosts this fascinating series of television broadcasts centering on how the legendary composer and conductor approached his life's passion and sought to communicate that passion to music lovers around the world. The collection's highlights include a 1954 performance of Bernstein conducting Beethoven's Fifth Symphony and Bernstein'sengaging 1954 public lecture on the majesty of music.